Description
Polish cabbage soup delights with hearty ingredients from Eastern European kitchens. Warm, comforting flavors blend perfectly for satisfying meals you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 small head cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Canned Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) vegetable broth
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, warm olive oil at medium temperature for 3-4 minutes, sautéing chopped onions and minced garlic until they become aromatic and translucent.
- Introduce diced carrots and chopped celery to the pot, allowing them to soften and develop gentle caramelization for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes with their natural juices, fragrant vegetable broth, dried thyme, and oregano into the mixture. Season comprehensively with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Elevate the liquid to a robust boil, then immediately reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup gently simmer for 20-25 minutes, ensuring vegetables reach a tender consistency.
- Conduct a thorough taste evaluation, fine-tuning seasonings as necessary to enhance the soup’s overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls, optionally adorning with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous touch.
Notes
- Boost flavor by sautéing vegetables until golden brown, creating deeper caramelized notes that enhance overall taste profile.
- Choose fresh, crisp cabbage for maximum crunch and nutritional value, ensuring vegetables maintain their vibrant texture during cooking.
- Transform into low-carb version by replacing traditional vegetable broth with bone broth and adding extra protein like shredded chicken or diced tofu.
- Customize soup’s consistency by adding more broth for lighter soup or reducing liquid for heartier, stew-like texture that satisfies hunger more effectively.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg