Easy and Healthy Vegan Tomato Cabbage Soup
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Easy and Healthy Vegan Tomato Cabbage Soup is a delightful dish that combines the freshness of cabbage with the rich flavor of tomatoes. The recipe starts with a classic mirepoix of onions, celery, and carrots, sautéed in olive oil until soft. This base adds depth to the soup, making it not just healthy but also incredibly flavorful.
As the vegetables cook, the addition of garlic and spices like oregano and cayenne pepper brings a warm kick to the dish. The use of canned diced tomatoes and tomato paste enhances the soup’s tomato flavor, while vegetable broth ties everything together. This soup is not only easy to make but also versatile; you can adjust the spice level to your liking.
After simmering for about 20 minutes, the cabbage becomes tender and the flavors meld beautifully. This soup is perfect for meal prep or a cozy dinner, and it’s a great way to use up any leftover vegetables. Serve it with fresh herbs for an extra touch of brightness. It’s a staple recipe that everyone will love, making it an excellent choice for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight meal.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Chop onions, celery, and carrots for the mirepoix.
Heat olive oil in a pot and add the chopped onions.
Chop celery and carrots, then add them to the pot.
Cook the vegetables for five to seven minutes until softened.
Tip: Save vegetable scraps in a freezer bag for making flavorful vegetable or chicken stock.
Chop a small head of cabbage into long, thin strips.
Add minced garlic to the softened vegetables.
Tip: Season soup in layers by adding salt and spices with each group of vegetables.
Add salt, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the pot.
Tip: Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
Add diced tomatoes with their juices to the pot.
Stir in about four ounces of tomato paste.
Pour in four cups of vegetable broth.
Tip: Add more salt and pepper after adding broth to enhance flavor.
Mix the soup well and bring it to a boil.
Add the chopped cabbage to the boiling soup.
Tip: Feel free to add more cabbage as it will shrink in the soup.
Add more salt and pepper to season the cabbage.
Close the lid and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes.
Scoop the soup into a bowl for serving.
Tip: Add fresh herbs like parsley at the end of cooking for added freshness.
Garnish the soup with fresh parsley before serving.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Cabbage is a low-calorie vegetable that can help with weight loss.
- •Using vegetable scraps can enhance the flavor of homemade broth.
- •Layering seasonings while cooking ensures a well-rounded flavor.
- •Cabbage shrinks significantly when cooked, so feel free to add more.
