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Nourishing Homemade Cabbage Soup for Cozy Days

Rich in flavor and bursting with freshness, this Homemade Cabbage Soup combines tender vegetables and aromatic spices, making it an ideal choice for warming gatherings or wholesome weeknight meals.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head of green cabbage chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 2 stalks of celery diced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 cup of diced potatoes

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Combine the carrots and celery, cooking for another 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add chopped cabbage to the pot and stir, cooking for about 5 minutes until slightly wilted.
  6. Pour in the vegetable broth and add diced tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  9. If using, add diced potatoes and cook for an additional 15 minutes until tender.
  10. Remove the bay leaf before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  11. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy warm.