Hearty European Cabbage Soup

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty European Cabbage Soup is a comforting vegetarian dish perfect for chilly days. This recipe features tender cabbage, sweet carrots, and rich tomato flavors, making it a wholesome choice for anyone seeking a nutritious meal. Ideal for meal prep, this soup is best when made a day ahead, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

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Overview

This hearty Old-World Cabbage Soup is perfect for a cold, blustery day. Developed by Tom, this recipe is best when cooked a day ahead, refrigerated overnight, and reheated before serving.

Diet Type

Vegetarian (if chicken broth is substituted with vegetable broth)

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

European

Serving Size: 20

Cooking Time: 240 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 Medium head cabbage, torn
• 4 Large carrots, cubed
• 1 Whole sweet onion, minced
• 4 Stalks celery, cubed
• 0.75 Cups ketchup
• 1.5 Cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
• 3 Cups vegetable broth
• 1 14.5 Ounces (oz) chicken broth
• 1 14.5 Ounces (oz) can peeled tomatoes, diced

Steps

1. Place the torn cabbage into an 8-quart soup pot.
2. Microwave the cubed carrots in 2 tablespoons of water for 6 minutes on high.
3. Microwave the cubed celery in 2 tablespoons of water for 4 minutes on high.
4. Add the microwaved vegetables to the pot. Add the minced sweet onion, cubed celery, and ketchup.
5. Pour in the juice cocktail, vegetable broth, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Fill each can with water and add the water to the mixture. Cover and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 30 minutes.
6. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 2 to 3 hours.
7. Serve with slices of a French baguette. Have 1 pinch each of salt, black pepper, and Tabasco available to season to taste at the table.

Enjoy your hearty European cabbage soup!