Cozy Vegetarian Cabbage Soup
What’s in season? Cabbage! Fresh and plentiful cabbage is the base for this low-carb, healthy and deliciously savory soup. Make ahead for lunch or busy weeknight dinner. 6 abundant servings
Simple Ingredients
4 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil + extra for drizzling
2 teaspoons Villa Graziella Organic Tuscan Herb Seasoning blend for vegetables + extra to taste
10 cups cabbage rinsed, dried, and thinly sliced
1 medium onion
2 quarts (8 cups) vegetable broth, if possible organic
Sea salt & freshly cracked pepper to taste
Grated parmesan cheese to taste-optional
Easy Directions
In a large pot with a lid or Dutch oven, melt the olive oil over medium heat, when hot, add onions, and sauté until onions start to soften.
Increase heat to medium-high, add the cabbage to the pot, season with 2 teaspoons of Tuscan herb seasoning blend.
Cook uncovered stirring often until the cabbage wilts, about 10-12 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot and occasionally stir until the cabbage shrinks by at least half, about 45 minutes.
Add the vegetable broth to the pot, increase heat to medium-high, bring to a slow, steady boil.
Return the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir the soup and season to taste with Tuscan herb seasoning blend, sea salt and pepper,
Drizzle with olive oil and grated parmesan cheese.
Serve & enjoy!
Helpful Hints
If using bagged cabbage, make sure to still wash & dry.
Sautéing onions over medium heat allows them to “sweat” releasing liquid while gaining rich flavors.
Add Tuscan seasoning blend also at end of the cooking time to retain aroma & flavors.
Soup not thick enough? Uncover and simmer 15-20 minutes to reduce liquid.
For fully blended flavors, prepare soup 1 day prior. Allow to cool and make smaller portions. Soup will thicken as it rests.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze in an airtight container up to 3 months