Description
Healthy Cabbage Soup is a comforting, nutrient-packed dish that warms the soul and tantalizes the taste buds. Bursting with vibrant vegetables like crisp cabbage and sweet carrots, this soup is not only low in calories but also incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for meal prepping, it delivers a wholesome flavor experience that makes every bowl feel like a cozy hug on a chilly day. Enjoy it solo or paired with crusty bread for a delightful meal any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped fresh green cabbage
- 2 cups sliced carrots (about 3 medium)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cabbage, slice the carrots, and dice the onion.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and sliced carrots. Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the soup before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg