Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup combines fresh vegetables like shredded cabbage, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, and chickpeas simmered in tomato juice and broth for a hearty, brothy soup. The layered flavors from sautéed onions, garlic, and Italian seasoning create a soothing, savory taste. Simmering melds the textures into a tender, nourishing bowl suitable for a light meal or side dish. This soup offers a vegetable-forward option with balanced seasoning, appealing to those looking for a warming vegetable broth with added legumes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow onion
- 2 garlic pressed or grated, cloves
- 1 cup mushrooms , sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 ounce can chickpeas homemade, or canned that are drained and rinsed, or cannellini beans
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 zucchini quartered lengthwise and sliced ¼ inch thick, small
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 1 carrot peeled and sliced into ¼ inch pieces, large
Instructions
- Spray a stock pot or large Dutch oven with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the mushrooms, season with the kosher salt, and continue cooking for 3-4 more minutes.
- Add the tomato juice and chicken (or vegetable) broth. Add the beans with the Italian seasoning and black pepper, and stir in the zucchini, cabbage, and carrot. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 994mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 822mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2581IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.