Cabbage Soup

4.81 from 21 votes

This flavorful Cabbage Soup combines various veggies simmered in a rich tomato broth, striking a seamless balance between hearty and delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cabbage soup, cabbage soup recipe

Servings:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, cut into cubes
1 small orange bell pepper, cut into cubes
1 large carrot, cut into thin coins
¾ teaspoon salt, add more or less (or to taste)
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
5 cups chopped cabbage, about 1/2 head of a cabbage
2 tablespoons tomato paste
14.5 ounces canned fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 to 8 cups low sodium vegetable broth, you can also use chicken broth or beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 small zucchini, sliced and cut into half moons
2 cups broccoli florets

Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions to the heated oil and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the bell peppers, carrots, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and parsley, and cook for 15 seconds. Stir in the cabbage and cook for 4 minutes or until starting to wilt.
Add the tomato paste and stir until combined. Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
Stir in the broth and add the bay leaves; increase the heat to High and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a steady simmer and continue to cook for 7 minutes.
Stir in the zucchini slices and broccoli florets; cook for 5 more minutes.
Remove from heat. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Remove bay leaves and discard. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

Veggies: Switch up the veggies or add more. You could also toss in diced potatoes for a hearty touch. Frozen veggies work just fine.
Protein Boost: Add variations like diced ham, bacon, or shredded chicken.
Plant-Based Protein: Include rinsed kidney beans, cannellini beans, or chickpeas for a meatless protein option.
Pasta Addition: Add a handful of orzo or ditalini pasta.
Spice: A sprinkle of red pepper flakes or extra herbs like rosemary or thyme can elevate the flavor.