Crockpot Cabbage Soup
A cozy, flavorful vegetarian soup with tender cabbage, green beans, carrots, and celery, slow-cooked in a savory vegetable broth with fragrant herbs. Perfect for wholesome, comforting meals with minimal effort.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium cabbage, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onions become translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute to release its fragrance without burning.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to your crockpot. This step builds depth of flavor that a cold crockpot start won’t achieve.
- Add the chopped cabbage, green beans, the can of diced tomatoes with their juices, and 4 cups of vegetable broth. Sprinkle in the dried thyme, dried oregano, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the bay leaf for subtle herbal notes.
- Stir everything together to combine well. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The goal is tender cabbage and beans with blended flavors.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
For added heartiness, include 1 cup diced potatoes or ½ cup cooked lentils.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months if pureeing or chopping solids before storing.
Vegetable broth can be substituted with water for a lighter base, adjusting seasoning accordingly.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months if pureeing or chopping solids before storing.
Vegetable broth can be substituted with water for a lighter base, adjusting seasoning accordingly.