This Cabbage Soup is a simple, hearty, and comforting meal packed with tender cabbage, vegetables, tomatoes, and a savory broth. Serve it with my homemade garlic bread and a simple green salad.

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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Cabbage Soup

• Flavor: This soup has a savory, tomato flavor with tender vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a rich, warm broth.
• Why It Works: Cooking the cabbage briefly before adding the broth allows it to soften evenly while bringing out its natural sweetness and flavor.
• One Pot: Everything cooks together in one pot, making this soup easy to prepare with minimal cleanup.

Cook Time: 45 Mins (15 Min Prep) Servings: 8 Cook Method: Stovetop

Ingredient Notes

• Green Cabbage: Choose a firm, heavy head of cabbage with crisp, fresh leaves and cut it into evenly sized pieces. Savoy cabbage can be used and will cook slightly faster.
• Beef or Chicken Broth: Beef broth adds a deeper, richer flavor, while chicken broth keeps the soup lighter. For a meatless version, use vegetable broth instead.
• Diced Tomatoes: Use the tomatoes along with their juices to add acidity, color, and body to the broth. Use fire-roasted diced tomatoes for an extra layer of smoky flavor.
• Carrot: Shredded carrot cooks quickly and adds a touch of natural sweetness to the soup. Thinly sliced carrots may require a few extra minutes of simmering.
• Italian Seasoning: A convenient blend of savory herbs that complements the vegetables and broth. Substitute with a mixture of dried basil, oregano, and thyme or make your own homemade Italian seasoning.

Variations

• Cooked Meat: Stir in cooked ham, sausage, ground beef, turkey, or chicken during the final simmer. For a heartier version made with chunks of beef and potatoes, try my beef cabbage soup recipe.
• Beans: White beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas add protein and make the soup more filling. Drain and rinse before adding in Step 3.
• Pasta or Rice: Add cooked pasta or rice to individual bowls when serving to prevent them from soaking up the broth. For a heartier soup made with cabbage, beef, pork, and rice, try my cabbage roll soup recipe.

How to Make Cabbage Soup

1. Cook the diced onion, then add the chopped cabbage (full recipe below)
2. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then let it simmer uncovered.
3. Remove the bay leaf, season to taste, and ladle into bowls.

Want to make it hands-off? Try my slow cooker cabbage soup instead!

Storing Cabbage Soup

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months.

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