Sweet and Tangy Cabbage Soup

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Balancing the sweetness of brown sugar with the tanginess of vinegar, this red cabbage soup will please kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups chopped red cabbage
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, crushed
5 cups water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cabbage, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in water and vegetable bouillon. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and vinegar. Continue stirring, slowly adding sugar until broth reaches the desired sweetness.
2 Season soup with paprika, cayenne, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 40 minutes to 1 hour.