Name: Cabbage Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups green cabbage, chopped; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth); 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp paprika; 1 bay leaf; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

A hearty, comforting cabbage potato soup made with simple ingredients—perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or a budget-friendly meal.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

1 medium onion, diced

2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups green cabbage, chopped

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp paprika

1 bay leaf

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Add cabbage, potatoes, broth, thyme, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes, until potatoes and cabbage are tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove bay leaf.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Add smoked paprika or a ham bone for a smoky flavor.

Stir in white beans or lentils for extra protein.

For creaminess, blend half the soup and return it to the pot.

Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days; freezes up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup, Dinner, Lunch
Method: Stovetop, Simmering
Cuisine: American, European