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Original Cabbage Soup Recipe

This Cabbage Soup has so much flavor. It is a delicious, hearty and healthy vegetable soup. A meal I'm certain you'll enjoy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Soup
Keyword: Cabbage, Cabbage Soup, Easy Cabbage Soup, Healthy Cabbage Soup, Original Cabbage Soup
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven Any deep pot will do.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 medium White Onion Chopped
  • 1/2 pack Baby Carrots Chopped
  • 2 sticks Celery Chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional
  • 1/2 tsp Mother-in-Law Spice Optional, this is a South African Spice
  • 4 tbsp Hot Chili Seasoning Mix From Aldi. Substitute with Mild flavor for less spice. This spice gives the soup a beautiful dark color.
  • 1/3 meduim Cabbage You could always add more if you prefer more cabbage in your soup
  • 4 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang Gochuchang is a fermented chili paste, and can be bought at any Korean Market/Store. Substitute with tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp White Sugar Adding sugar to tomatoes before cooking it helps balance the acidity and enhances their natural sweetness.
  • 5 cups Chicken Stock Substitute with Vegetable or Beef Stock
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice To enhance the taste
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Instructions

  • Turn your stove on to medium heat and add olive oil
  • Once the oil heats up, add the chopped onions to the pot and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes
  • Add baby carrots and celery and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Stir occasionally while it cooks to prevent sticking or burning.
  • Mix in the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes before adding the spices.
  • Mix in Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, mother-in-law, and Hot Chili Seasoning Mix. Pour 1/3 water and stir to prevent sticking.
  • Cut the cabbage into smaller pieces, add to the pot, and allow it to cook for 20-30 minutes. Keep an eye on it and stir when necessary.
  • In the meantime, grate the tomatoes in a separate bowl. Once complete, add sugar to the grated tomatoes.
  • When the cabbage turns a brownish color, pour the grated tomato and gochuchang ( or tomato paste) into the pot, stir, and allow it to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Now, pour in the chicken stock, and Italian Seasoning. Stir again, and then close the pot with a lid. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and finish off with lemon juice
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To Freeze Cabbage Soup 
  • Allow it to cool to room temperature 
  • Transfer it to a freezer safe container 
  • Store it in the Freezer
  • Keeps for up to 3 months