Who would think that a couple of peasant ingredients like cabbage and potatoes could come together and make such a delicious, nourishing, heart warming meal?
I really want to have more to say about this soup, but it kind of speaks for itself.
It’s simple, satisfying, and makes for the perfect head-start meal to make on a Sunday and have in your fridge all week for a quick lunch or dinner.
I’m curious to make this soup again, but this time starting with a little ground pork and trading the potatoes for some brown rice. It would be like the soup version of my Mom’s stuffed cabbage. It’s on my radar.
What about you? What do you like to make to keep you warm as the chilly weather rolls in?
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
- 5 cups of water
- 1 medium savoy cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 lb. baby potatoes cut into small chunks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese to serve
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the onions and celery. Give it a pinch of salt and saut for 5 minutes or until the onions are beginning to look translucent.
- Add tomato puree and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cabbage and water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in potatoes, and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Season the soup with salt and pepper.
- Serve with a hearty sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
- Makes 8-10 cups.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 16.7mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2.4mg
tracy says
I make something very similar, but throw in a handful of black beans or any other veggies in the fridge…Love this soup!
Ken says
We just had cabbage and pork chops cooked in stock this weekend and it turned out great. Prepared right, stocks add many nutrients and minerals to your dish that plain water cannot. Ham stock would seem to pair well with this dish.
Debra says
I made this tonight and it was so good! My addition was shredded pork (about 3 cups) that had been in the crock pot from a shoulder blade roast all day. I replaced a few diced turnips for the potatoes since we’re low carbing, and garnished with cilantro and parm cheese before serving. The broth turned out wonderful. Thank you for such a great winter soup recipe! I will definitely make this again!
Dani says
So glad to hear it. I love the addition of the pork, sounds delicious.
Kenya says
I just finish making this soup and I have to say it is amazing. Thank you so much.
Renée says
This is the best soup! Just made it and I know this will be a repeat through this winter. I’ve been a subscriber on you tube for about a year. Your videos are Excellent!
Erin+Johnson says
Love it! I was able to use the leftover cabbage and potatoes I had.