Easy Cabbage Soup Recipe

Ingrédients

• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 6 cups chopped green cabbage
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes or 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs or Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, adjust to taste
• Salt to taste
• 6 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro

Préparation

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   Prepare the base: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.

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   Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning it.

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   Cook vegetables: Add chopped carrots, celery, and green bell pepper to the pot. Cook these for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until they begin to soften.

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   Incorporate tomatoes and seasonings: Add chopped tomatoes, optional tomato paste, bay leaves, mixed dried herbs or Italian seasoning, black pepper, red chili flakes, and salt. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes to meld the flavors.

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   Add cabbage and broth: Stir in the chopped cabbage and pour in the vegetable broth. Mix everything well to combine.

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   Simmer the soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cabbage and other vegetables are tender.

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   Finish the soup: Remove the bay leaves carefully. Stir in lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to add brightness and depth of flavor.

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   Adjust and garnish: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed with salt or pepper. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro and serve hot.

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   Optional Instant Pot method: Using sauté mode, cook onions, carrots, celery, and bell pepper for 3 to 4 minutes; add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, cabbage, broth, bay leaves, herbs, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure. Stir in lemon juice and garnish before serving.

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    Optional Slow Cooker method: Add all ingredients except lemon juice and fresh herbs to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in lemon juice before serving and garnish with fresh herbs.