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Healthy Vegetarian Cabbage Soup Recipe | Easy Cozy Dinner Idea
Allison Bryant

Healthy Vegetarian Cabbage Soup

This comforting and nutrient-dense vegetarian cabbage soup is a perfect weeknight meal. Featuring a savory base of mirepoix, garlic, and tomato paste, this soup is elevated by tender Yukon gold potatoes, hearty white beans, and vibrant cabbage. It provides a rich, restaurant-quality flavor without any meat. Packed with fiber and plant-based protein, it is an ideal choice for healthy meal prepping and satisfying family dinners. Naturally vegan and wholesome, it turns simple, fresh ingredients into a nourishing, cozy bowl of goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 small head green cabbage, shredded
  • 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 6-8 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the shredded cabbage and cook for 3-5 minutes until it begins to wilt.
  5. Stir in the cubed potatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaves.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  7. Stir in the white beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld. You can also freeze portions for up to 3 months.