Description
A nourishing and low-calorie soup rich in flavor, perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of green cabbage, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, or dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Green peppers or bell peppers (optional)
- Zucchini (optional)
- Protein (cooked chicken, turkey, or beans, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent (4-5 minutes).
- Add chopped carrots and celery, sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage, cooking until it begins to soften.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth, and add salt, pepper, and herbs. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding hot sauce if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
This soup is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to increase nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, cabbage, low calorie, healthy, comfort food