Cabbage Soup
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Are you ready to dive into a world of flavor and comfort? Prepare yourself for the most satisfying cabbage soup you’ve ever tasted!
This tantalizing creation is a symphony of fresh veggies, aromatic herbs, and a hearty broth that will warm you from head to toe.
Let’s get started on this culinary adventure!
Start by gathering your army of hearty vegetables: carrots, celery, bell peppers, and of course, the star of the show, cabbage. Chop them up into bite-sized pieces, like tiny veggie soldiers ready for battle.
In a large pot, assemble your flavorful base. Heat some olive oil and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until they become transparent and fragrant. Now, unleash the veggie army into the pot and let them dance together over medium heat.
Next, add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, frozen green beans, and a sprinkle of parsley. Toss in some smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and pepper for an aromatic hug.
Finally, it’s time for the grand finale: the cabbage. Chop it into hearty chunks and add it to the pot along with vegetable broth. Bring this flavorful symphony to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender enough to dance gracefully on your tongue.
Now, it’s time to season this masterpiece to perfection. Sprinkle in salt to taste, starting with a pinch and adding more as needed. Then, squeeze in a splash of lemon juice to brighten up the flavors like a cheerful ray of sunshine.
Your cabbage soup is ready to be devoured! Serve it up with some crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that flavorful broth. Prepare yourself for a comforting and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling happy and full.
So, there you have it, the most epic cabbage soup you’ll ever experience. Get ready to savor every spoonful and let the warmth of this culinary creation chase away any winter blues.
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Ingredients
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Lemon juice to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- 1. Gather vegetables: carrots, celery, bell peppers, and cabbage. Chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until transparent and fragrant.
- 3. Add the chopped vegetables to the pot and cook over medium heat.
- 4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, frozen green beans, parsley, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and pepper. Stir well.
- 5. Chop cabbage into chunks and add to the pot along with vegetable broth.
- 6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 40 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- 7. Season with salt to taste and add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- 8. Serve the cabbage soup hot, ideally with crusty bread.
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