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Lentil Cabbage Soup
An easy cabbage soup that can be made with brown, black, or red lentils. So satisfying and filled with nourishing ingredients and protein + fiber.
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 carrots
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 1 lb. green cabbage (about 6 cups chopped)
- 28 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (or regular diced)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup lentils (red, brown/green, or black)
- 1 cup cut green beans (I use frozen)
- 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
- *Herbs & spices: Change up the flavor with ground cumin, smoked paprika, basil, oregano, etc.
- Other veggies: Add celery, cauliflower, bell pepper, spinach, kale, broccoli, mushroom, potato, etc.
- Make it spicy: Add medium diced green chiles, jalapeno, red pepper flakes, chipotle, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce.
- Recipe adapted from Rachael Ray.
Nutrition Information
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2576IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.