Description
Warm up with this delightful Comforting Cabbage Soup featuring smoky bacon, tender potatoes, and fresh cabbage. Each spoonful offers a cozy blend of flavors that’s perfect for chilly nights or when you need a comforting pick-me-up. This easy-to-make recipe brings family and friends together, making it ideal for both casual dinners and special gatherings. Dive into a bowl of this heartwarming soup and enjoy the warmth it brings to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 2 large potatoes (about 12 oz), cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and let wilt slightly before adding cubed potatoes.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with thyme sprigs and bay leaf; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; remove bay leaf before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg