Simple Cabbage Soup (5 Ingredients) Recipe
A simple and comforting cabbage soup made with just five main ingredients, perfect for a light meal or a healthy starter. This easy recipe cooks tender cabbage in a flavorful broth thickened slightly with flour and enhanced with savory bouillon. It’s vegan-friendly when using dairy-free butter and vegetable bouillon, making it a versatile choice for various diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (or dairy-free butter to make it vegan)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and roughly chopped
- 8 cups water
- 3 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon (Chicken or Vegetable to make it vegan)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Onion: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onions and stir continuously for about 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and create a slight thickening effect.
- Simmer the Soup: Pour in the water and add the bouillon, stirring to dissolve. Add the chopped cabbage and increase the heat to medium. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer until the cabbage is tender, approximately 20 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust with kosher salt and black pepper as needed. Serve hot for a hearty, nourishing meal.
Notes
- To make the soup vegan, use dairy-free butter and vegetable bouillon.
- Gluten-free flour can be substituted to make the recipe gluten-free.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving brightens the flavor.
- For a thicker soup, cook uncovered for the last 5 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.