Description
A comforting cabbage soup with a velvety broth and crispy charred edges for a delightful texture contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded chicken, ground beef, or sausage
Instructions
- Heat a splash of oil in a heavy pot. Sweat the onion, carrot, and celery until the onion is glossy and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in chopped cabbage, stirring until wilted and glossy.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10-12 minutes until the veggies are tender.
- Ladle out 2 cups of soup, blend until smooth, and return to pot for a velvety texture.
- In a separate skillet, heat oil and quickly sear shredded cabbage until charred.
- Add any cooked protein, adjust salt and pepper, and finish with a quick swirl of butter or a splash of cream.
- Serve with crispy cabbage pieces on top.
Notes
Don’t over-blend to maintain texture. For added richness, use a heavy pot for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg