Description
This Crockpot Cabbage Soup is the definition of comfort in a bowl hearty, wholesome, and packed with tender vegetables that slowly simmer into rich, cozy flavors. It’s an easy, nourishing meal perfect for chilly nights or when you’re craving something warm, light, and satisfying. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it work its magic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to your crockpot. Add the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until all vegetables are tender and the flavors are fully developed.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the green beans. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy a nourishing bowl of homemade cabbage goodness.
Notes
- For added richness, stir in a splash of tomato paste or a squeeze of lemon before serving.
- Want more protein? Add cooked shredded chicken, white beans, or lean ground turkey.
- This soup freezes beautifully make a big batch and enjoy it later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cabbage soup, crockpot cabbage soup, slow cooker vegetable soup, cozy soup recipes