Simple Cabbage Soup
This simple cabbage soup is a warm, comforting meal made with fresh vegetables and a light broth. It’s an easy way to enjoy more vegetables and makes a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Cabbage is naturally low in potassium and a good source of fiber and vitamin C.
Makes
Serving size
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ sweet onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
6 cups water
1 cup sodium-free chicken stock
½ head green cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
Black pepper, freshly grounded, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
- Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the water, chicken stock, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Season the soup with black pepper. Serve hot, topped with the thyme.
Cooking Tip
To save time, you can purchase a package of coleslaw mix instead of shredding your own cabbage and carrots. Since this recipe only uses half a cabbage head, buying premade might reduce food waste.
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