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LIGHT AND HEALTHY CABBAGE SOUP

April 11, 2019 by curryandvanilla 16 Comments

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Light and Healthy Cabbage Soup, a simple, warm and comforting bowl of goodness with minimal ingredients but maxed on taste!

Paired with lightly toasted garlic bread, it makes for a quick meal any time!

Do check out below for step-wise instructions as well as a printable recipe card)

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Weeknights are usually an enigma when it comes to dinner time!

We generally tend to either eat some dosa (savory rice-lentil crepes) using leftover idli or dosa batter with Indian pickles or coconut chutney, some simple grilled sandwich or our favorite – “rice ganji”/“peja” as we call which is basically rice gruel alongside some freshly stir fried vegetable!

Many a nights it is just a light soup with toasted bread on the side.

I love making quick, easy to make soups with minimal ingredients.

Some of my favorites are celery soup, tomato carrot soup, lauki/bottle gourd soup or even a Moroccon style cauliflower soup!

Today, it being all rainy and chilly out here, all I wanted was a large bowl of light cabbage soup!

Yes, the first time I mentioned cabbage soup, my kids were like “what?” but one day, I did serve them some without letting them know what soup it is and they were amazed that something so “bleh” like cabbage could taste so good in a soup!

So, I think you should try it too!

CABBAGE SOUP INGREDIENTS:

These are all you would already have in your kitchen:

Cloves, ginger, bay leaf, onions, celery, fresh green chilies for the heat and of course, cabbage!

There is no rule that you have to use all these; you may omit any that you do not have.

I have made many soups without celery and sometimes I have substituted ginger with garlic! Just play around with the spices and ingredients you have.

Like in this one that I made when I could not find celery.....Cabbage soup with Carrots! Yes, just substitute with carrots if you like.

cabbage and carrot soup

Don't you just love that color? I am sure your kids would definitely try and grab of bowl of this one to savor.

Just a shower of chopped dill leaves and my dinner was sorted!

Ever since I started to make these light soups, I have found that adding one ingredient (if you can find it) adds more depth of flavor to all soups. That ingredient is “Maggi vegetarian seasoning cube”! Just one cube transforms the soup into something more slurrpy!

Well, if you do not have it, there is no dire need to rush out and get some!  I have tried without adding the seasoning cube too and soups do come out fabulous even without it. But adding it does give it an uber, Umami flavor/taste, so if you can find any brand of seasoning cube, do add it! You will keep stocking them to add to all your soups!

HOW TO MAKE CABBAGE SOUP:

Just sauté the ingredients in some butter/oil for a few minutes, add water and pressure cook for a couple of minutes.

Once cool, remove all the whole spices and blitz the whole mixture to a smooth paste.

Use a stander blender/mixie or a hand immersion blender. Dilute according to the consistency you want, add the seasoning cube (if using), salt to taste and simmer for just 5 minutes.

For a more zingy and spicy twist, flavor some hot ghee with freshly ground black pepper and stir into the simmering soup and garnish with cilantro, celery leaves, dill leaves etc.

(For a vegan version, use just oil instead of butter or ghee!)

Once ready, enjoy with some freshly made garlic bread, plain toast, crackers etc.!

This simple yet soul-soothing soup is a frequent visitor at our dinner table!

Come rain, snow or the summer heat, we love to slurp on this any time!

Do try and make it soon in your kitchen too friends. It is a great way to get your family to eat their cabbage!

Enjoy and Happy Cooking Foodies!

Here are some more delicious and comforting soups my family loves:

  • Vietnamese Vegetable Pho
  • Creamy Mushroom Soup
  • Mexican Vegetable Soup
  • Vegetable Manchow Soup
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LIGHT AND HEALTHY CABBAGE SOUP

A simple, warm and comforting bowl of goodness with minimal ingredients but maxed on taste! Paired with lightly toasted garlic bread, it makes for a quick meal any time!

Course Appetizer, Brunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Vanitha Bhat

Ingredients

  • 3 cups roughly chopped cabbage
  • 1 small onion roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped celery (or carrots)
  • 1 small green chili sliced
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 cube Vegetarian Maggi cube optional
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Coriander leaves/cilantro for garnishing

FOR SEASONING:

  • 2 tablespoons ghee/clarified butter/oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Garlic bread:

  • Few slices of bread French or regular bread slices
  • ¼ cup salted butter (oil if vegan)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro/coriander leaves
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash, peel and chop ginger into 2 to 3 large pieces
  2. Heat a pressure pan and once hot, add oil and butter along with cloves and bay leaves. Saute for a few seconds.

  3. Add chopped onions, ginger pieces, celery and green chilies.

  4. Fry for about 1 minute on medium high, stirring often.

  5. Stir in chopped cabbage and sauté again for 2 minutes.
  6. Add 1 to 1 ½ cups water and pressure cook on high for 1 whistle.

  7. If using the instant pot, pressure cook for 2 minutes and then release pressure.

  8. Remove the whole spices: cloves, ginger, bay leaf and green chilies.

  9. Blend the mixture in a mixie/blender. You can use an immersion blender too.

  10. Add water to the consistency you want, a crushed Maggi seasoning cube (if using), salt to taste and sugar; just a pinch if preferred. Mix well and bring to a boil.

  11. Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer on medium low for 5 minutes.
  12. Meanwhile, prepare the seasoning.

TO MAKE THE SEASONING:

  1. Heat ghee/oil in a small saucepan and once hot, stir in crushed black pepper powder.

  2. As soon as you see the spice sizzle, remove and add the seasoning to the simmering soup.
  3. Garnish light, healthy and lip-smacking cabbage soup with chopped cilantro/celery leaves/dill leaves and serve hot with garlic bread or even plain toast or a sandwich.

TO MAKE THE GARLIC BREAD:

  1. Soften butter and mix in grated garlic, freshly ground black pepper and chopped cilantro; mix well to combine.
  2. Slice your choice of bread. Slather the garlic butter on both sides.
  3. Heat a griddle and once hot, grill the bread slices on both sides on medium until light brown.

  4. Serve slightly crisp garlic bread with hot and soothing cabbage soup.
  5. Enjoy and Happy Cooking Foodie Friends!

Recipe Notes

  • You can make a similar soup with cauliflower, bottle gourd, pumpkin, carrots, potato etc.
  • Adjust the amount of spices according to taste.
  • If you cannot find celery, you can omit it or use carrots for a nutrition and color boost!
  • For a creamier texture, feel free to stir in some cream or even coconut milk.
  • For a totally vegan option, avoid butter and ghee
  • Enjoy and Happy Cooking/Eating!

STEP-WISE INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE HEALTHY CABBAGE SOUP:

Wash, peel and chop ginger into 2 to 3 large pieces

Heat a pressure pan and once hot, add oil and butter along with dry spices.

Once the fat melts, add chopped onions, ginger pieces, celery, green chilies and cloves.

Saute on medium or about 1 minute on medium high, stirring often.

Stir in chopped cabbage and saute again for 2 minutes.

Add 1 to 1 ½ cups water and pressure cook on high for 1 whistle.

If using the instant pot, pressure cook for 2 minutes and then release pressure.

Remove the whole spices: cloves, ginger, bay leaf and green chilies.

Blend the mixture in a mixie/blender. You can use an immersion blender too.

Add water to the consistency you want, a crushed Maggi seasoning cube, salt to taste and sugar; bring to a boil.

Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer on medium low for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the seasoning.

TO MAKE THE SEASONING:

Heat ghee in a small saucepan and once hot, stir in crushed black pepper powder.

As soon as you see the spice sizzle, remove and add the seasoning to the simmering soup.

Garnish light, healthy and lip-smacking cabbage soup with chopped cilantro/celery leaves and serve hot with garlic bread.

TO MAKE THE GARLIC BREAD:

Soften butter and mix in grated garlic, freshly ground black pepper and chopped cilantro; mix well to combine.

Slice your choice of bread. Slather the garlic butter on both sides.

Heat a griddle and once hot, grill the bread slice on both sides on medium until light brown.

Serve slightly crisp garlic bread with hot and soothing cabbage soup.

Enjoy and Happy Cooking Foodie Friends!

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Comments

  1. Cynthia Polanco

    January 28, 2025 at 7:16 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe. I modified the recipe a bit. I used roasted green Anaheim pepper and cream cheese. It was the perfect meal on a cold, rainy day!

    Reply
    • curryandvanilla

      February 11, 2025 at 12:38 pm

      Hi Cynthia,

      That's awesome!

      Being one of our favorite winter, light soups, my family is always flabbergasted when they realize it is only cabbage but absolutely light and flavorful.

      Adding those peppers and cream cheese must be adding even more flavor.
      Will definitely try that soon too.

      Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your lovely thoughts.

      Reply
  2. Evetta

    October 31, 2021 at 12:36 am

    where to got cbd oil

    Reply
  3. Aisha Chougle

    October 30, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Sounds delicious. Wl definitely try.

    Reply
  4. Andrea Metlika

    April 26, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds so flavorful and delicious! Can't wait to try it.

    Reply
    • curryandvanilla

      April 26, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks Andrea! I am sure you will love this light soup and enjoy it all year round!

      Reply
  5. Meghna

    April 26, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    5 stars
    Such an easy recipe & a lovely step wise guide. Thanks.

    Reply
    • curryandvanilla

      April 26, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks Meghna 🙂 I am glad you liked it!

      Reply
  6. Katie

    April 26, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    Mmmm, this sounds like a comforting bowl of homemade soup! I bet it's perfect if you're feeling sick or on a rainy day. 🙂 I can smell the spices, too! Can't wait to try this beautiful recipe.

    Reply
    • curryandvanilla

      April 26, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      Thanks so much Katie! Yes, actually we enjoy it all year round, but when sick, I am sure it proves medicinal too!

      Reply
  7. Beth Neels

    April 26, 2019 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great idea for a soup! I have never even heard of cabbage soup, but sure can't wait to try this!

    Reply
    • curryandvanilla

      April 26, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks so much Beth! I made this to make my kids eat more cabbage 😀 They loved it!

      Reply
  8. kim

    April 26, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    What a great recipe! So easy and so much flavor!

    Reply
    • curryandvanilla

      April 26, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks a bunch Kim!

      Reply
  9. Ai | Ai made it for you

    April 17, 2019 at 12:08 pm

    This looks delicious Vanitha! Thank you for sharing at Fiesta Friday!

    Reply
    • curryandvanilla

      April 26, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks so much Ai! Always fun to be part of FF!

      Reply

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