Vegan Cabbage Soup

This Vegan Cabbage Soup is a hearty and nourishing dish packed with vibrant vegetables and flavors. Perfect for a cozy supper, it warms the soul and satisfies the palate while being entirely plant-based.

Ingredients

• Green cabbage - 200 grams, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery stalk - 1, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Bay leaf - 1
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon, to taste
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon, to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped cabbage, diced red bell pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaf, stirring to combine.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
7. Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, stirring well to incorporate.
8. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins C and K from cabbage, promoting immune health and bone strength.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, aiding in digestion and weight management.

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