Name: Cabbage Soup Vegetable Cozy Budget $10 Feed Family 4
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 medium head of green cabbage (roughly 2 lbs), chopped into 1-inch pieces; 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds; 2 stalks of celery, chopped; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (do not drain); 6 cups vegetable broth (or water with bouillon); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; Salt and black pepper to taste; Optional: A splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium head of green cabbage (roughly 2 lbs), chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (do not drain)
6 cups vegetable broth (or water with bouillon)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: A splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Vegetables. Start by preparing all your vegetables so the cooking process goes smoothly. Remove any wilted outer leaves from the cabbage, cut it into quarters, remove the core, and chop it into bite-sized squares. Dice your onion, slice your carrots into rounds, and chop the celery. Having everything ready to go ensures you won’t burn your aromatics while trying to chop the cabbage.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics. Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once shimmering, toss in the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté these for about 5 to 7 minutes until the onions are translucent and the carrots begin to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for just one minute more until it smells wonderful, being careful not to let it brown too much.
Step 3: Simmer the Soup. Add the chopped cabbage, the can of diced tomatoes with their juices, and the vegetable broth to the pot. Stir in the dried oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer gently for about 20 to 25 minutes. The cabbage should be perfectly tender but not mushy.
Step 4: Final Seasoning and Plating. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. If the soup tastes like it needs a “lift,” stir in a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice. Ladle the hot soup into deep bowls. Serve it alongside some crusty bread or crackers to round out the meal for your family.

Cook Time: 50 minutes