Cabbage Soup
I was first introduced to this recipe through the notorious cabbage soup diet. While I’m not a fan of that type of diet, I am a huge fan of this homemade Cabbage Soup recipe itself. Why? For one simple reason—it’s absolutely DELICIOUS. Yeah, I was surprised, too. The first time I tried it, I was pleasantly surprised by how extremely flavorful and comforting it was. I actually ended up eating it over and over again just because I wanted to, not because I was trying to stick to the diet. And ever since, this recipe has been one of my comfort food staples.
The classic “cabbage soup diet” recipe has taken many forms over the years, but they all have one thing in common—they’re stuffed full of non-starchy vegetables swimming in a flavorful herb-filled broth. Cabbage is the star here, giving the soup plenty of volume, fiber, and nutrients, all for just pennies. I also throw in green bell pepper, green beans, and fresh parsley to round out the medley of flavors (and sneak in even more greens!). This recipe is serious proof that budget-friendly meals can still be wholesome, satisfying, AND downright delicious!
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 carrots
- 4 ribs celery
- 1 green bell pepper
- 6 cups chopped cabbage (½ head)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1/2 lb. frozen green beans
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice