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Lentil Cabbage Soup
Lentil Cabbage Soup combines lentils, cabbage, green beans, and tomatoes in a simmered broth seasoned with Italian herbs and apple cider vinegar. It offers a hearty texture with tender vegetables and lentils, flavored with sautéed onion, garlic, and spices. The gentle simmer melds the ingredients into a comforting, thick soup.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
161 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 1-2 carrot
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 1 lb. green cabbage (about 6 cups chopped)
- 28 oz. diced tomatoes or regular diced, fire-roasted, canned
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup lentils (red, brown/green, or black)
- 1 cup green beans I use frozen, cut
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (or up to 1 1/2 Tbsp.)
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Dice onion and carrot. Mince garlic.
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, chop cabbage and set aside.
- When onion is translucent, add carrot, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir and sauté 1 minute.
- Then add cabbage, diced tomatoes, and broth. Rinse lentils and add to pot.
- Bring to a light boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes. (Or until lentils + cabbage are tender.)
- Stir in green beans and apple cider vinegar during the last 5 minutes of cook time. Salt/pepper to taste if desired.
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Notes
- Feel free to adjust herbs and spices like cumin or smoked paprika to alter the flavor profile.
- Additional vegetables such as celery, bell pepper, or kale can be added for variety and nutrition.
- For spicier versions, incorporate jalapeño, red pepper flakes, or chipotle into the soup.
- Use any type of lentils—red, brown, green, or black—based on preference and availability.
Nutrition Information
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Potassium
724mg
(15%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2576IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2576IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.