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Cabbage Soup Recipe

A light yet comforting vegetable soup packed with cabbage, herbs, and fresh lemon for a bright, wholesome finish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 149

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cabbage chopped
  • 1 14- ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 4 to 6 cups vegetable broth depending on desired thickness
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
  • Cracked black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped cabbage and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it begins to soften.
  5. Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth.
  6. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, chopped parsley, and cracked black pepper.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve warm.