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**Time Required for Cabbage Soup**
* Preparation Time: 15 minutes
* Cooking Time: 45 minutes
* Total Time: 1 hour
* Serving: 6 Person
## Cozy Cabbage Soup Delight Introduction
Look forward to energizing your day with the flavorful and nourishing Cabbage Soup. It has been designed with a perfect combination of taste and health to offer an enriching dining experience. Get ready to enjoy this wholesome comfort food.
## Why Make this Recipe
Choose this recipe to have a meal that’s as delicious as it is nutrient-rich. Cabbage Soup has multiple vital vitamins and minerals, in addition to being a good source of dietary fiber. With this recipe, you offer your body critical nutrition without adding too many calories.
## How to Make Cozy Cabbage Soup Delight
You can prepare a savory Cabbage Soup at home by gathering certain ingredients and following simple steps.
## Ingredients
You Need:
– A small cabbage head (chopped)
– Large onion (chopped)
– Two carrots (sliced)
– Three celery stalks (sliced)
– Garlic (minced into two cloves)
– Diced tomatoes (14 oz can)
– Vegetable broth (6 cups)
– Dried thyme (1 tsp)
– Dried basil (1 tsp)
– Bay leaf (1)
– Salt according to taste
– Pepper according to taste
– Olive oil (1 tbsp)
## Directions
1. Start by placing a pot on medium heat and pour olive oil.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté them for about 5 minutes till the vegetables eases.
3. Put garlic in the pot and let it cook for a minute.
4. Mix cabbage, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, basil, and bay leaf to the pot.
5. Give mixture a boil, then lower the heat and allow it to simmer for around 30-35 minutes until the vegetables are well-cooked.
6. Add salt, pepper according to taste preference.
7. Discard the bay leaf before serving.
## How to Serve Cabbage Soup
The best way to serve Cabbage Soup is hot. Enjoy the calming flavors of this wholesome cabbage soup with some baked bread—ideal for a cozy meal on a cold day.
## How to Store Cabbage Soup
You can store the Cabbage Soup in an airtight container. It remains fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. To enjoy the soup later, freeze it. It can be safely frozen for around 2-3 months.
## Tips to Make Cabbage Soup
Use good quality fresh vegetables for a better taste and nutrition. A bit of lemon juice can enhance the overall flavor of the soup.
## Variation
You can add a can of white beans or some diced tofu for an additional protein boost to the soup.
## FAQs
**Q1: Can I use water instead of vegetable broth?**
Yes, you can use water, but the vegetable broth offers a better flavor.
**Q2: Can I add other vegetables to this soup?**
Absolutely. You can add vegetables like bell peppers and zucchinis to the soup.
**Q3: Can I use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth?**
Yes. Chicken broth also adds a rich flavor, but the soup will no longer be vegetarian.