Cozy up with this simple cabbage in soup recipe that’s healthy, hearty, and ready in under an hour. This nutritious soup is filled with fresh ingredients and flavors that will warm you up from the inside out.
1 medium head green cabbage
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 large yellow onion
3 medium carrots
2 stalks celery
4 cloves garlic
6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Fresh parsley
Pinch of red pepper flakes
If the soup seems thin, stir in 1 Tbsp tomato paste during simmering for extra body. Adjust salt in stages—cabbage hides flavors until it’s fully cooked. For a brighter finish, add a squeeze of lemon juice instead of vinegar. Leftover soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld—if you can wait that long! Japanese cabbage (Napa) works too—just slice it a bit thicker since it’s more delicate.