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20-Min Cabbage Soup

A bright, warming vegetable soup built on cabbage, tomatoes, and onion. Ready in under 20 minutes — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
85
Protein
3g
20-Min Cabbage Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add diced onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, 3–4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add chopped cabbage and stir until it wilts slightly, about 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in canned tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth, then bring to a boil.

  5. Step 5

    Reduce heat to medium and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 8–10 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4-quart minimum)
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle

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