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vegan cabbage soup
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Vegan Cabbage Soup

Vegan cabbage soup is an easy, healthy, and soulful soup that takes less than 30 minutes. This is also naturally gluten-free.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cabbage recipes, Cabbage Soup, Healthy Soups
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Ipsa Faujdar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium cabbage head
  • ½ red cabbage (optional)
  • 1 bell pepper
  • ½ cup green peas
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 medium white onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup corn
  • 2 large garlic pods
  • 14 oz roasted tomatoes 1 can tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt or as per taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp corn starch (optional)

For garnish

  • 4 - 6 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 2 - 3 tbsp vegan yogurt

Instructions

Stovetop Method

  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a large pot or dutch oven.
  • Add crushed garlic, onion, celery stalks, carrots and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add all chopped vegetables and saute on high flame for 4 minutes.
  • Then add canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and mix well.
  • Add vegetable broth and simmer for 8 -10 minutes on low flame.
  • Once veggies are cooked, turn off heat.
  • Garnish with finely chopped cilantro or parsley.
  • Add a dash of lemon juice to the soup.

Instant pot cabbage soup

  • Select sauté mode on the Instant Pot.
  • When it's hot, add onion, garlic, carrots, celery stalks, and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Then add cabbage, other veggies, roasted tomatoes/ canned tomatoes, and give them a nice stir.
  • Season with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper or chilli powder (optional).
  • Add in vegetable broth to the instant pot.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Turn off saute mode of instant pot.
  • Close the lid of the instant pot and seal vent.
  • Cook on high for 10 minutes.
  • Then let it quick release naturally for 15 minutes.
  • Open the lid and give it a gentle stir.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves or parsley.
  • Add a dash of lemon juice to the soup.

Oil-free Cabbage Soup

  • Add all the vegetables including onion, celery, and spices to the inner pot.
  • Place it on the instant pot. Add broth to the pot.
  • Close the lid and turn the venting knob to SEALING.
  • Start the instant pot on PRESSURE COOK mode for 10 Minutes.
  • NPR for 7 minutes followed by QUICK RELEASE.
  • To this add freshly squeezed lemon juice and finely chopped cilantro leaves and chives.
  • Give a nice stir and serve hot.
  • Add a spoonful of vegan yogurt and swirl. (Optional)

Notes

  1. You can also omit the oil and make the soup oil-free. Here skip the step of sauteeing in oil. Just saute on the pan without oil and add broth to simmer.
  2. Add a slurry to make the soup a little thicker but this is totally optional.
  3. You can also use fresh tomatoes or a fresh puree of tomatoes.
  4. You can also add other seasonings like oregano, basil, or any other dried herbs or fresh herbs too.
  5. If making for a weight loss diet, then use Himalayan Pink Salt. Any other salt is also okay.
  6. Add any vegetables you like. Add some greens also. 

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Sodium: 295mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 3.7g | Vitamin A: 2238IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg