Description
This Hearty Vegetable Soup is a nourishing and flavorful dish made with a variety of fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and a savory broth. Perfect for chilly days, it’s packed with goodness from cabbage, carrots, celery, and onions, along with optional spices like cayenne pepper for an extra kick. This comforting soup is vegan-friendly, customizable, and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Cabbage:
1 medium head (about 6 cups chopped)
Onion:
1 large, chopped
Carrots:
3 medium, peeled and diced
Celery:
2 stalks, chopped
Bell Pepper:
1, diced (optional)
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Diced Tomatoes:
1 can (14.5 oz)
Vegetable Broth:
4 cups
Turmeric:
1 teaspoon
Cumin:
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
½ teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper:
½ teaspoon (optional)
Salt:
to taste
Fresh Parsley or Cilantro:
for garnish
Instructions
- Chop Vegetables: Start by chopping the cabbage, onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a soup pot, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper; cook until soft.
- Add Cabbage: Stir in cabbage until wilted.
- Combine Ingredients: Add tomatoes, broth, spices, and salt. Simmer.
- Simmer: Let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or cayenne.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- For a heartier soup, add cooked chicken, beans, or lentils for extra protein.
- If you like a spicy kick, increase cayenne or add jalapeños.
- Experiment with different vegetables like zucchini or potatoes.
- Add herbs like thyme or bay leaves for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
