Vegan Cabbage Soup

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This vegan soup recipe is surprisingly easy to make. The flavorful broth is spiked with garlic, tomatoes and a hint of coriander. Just slice and dice your cabbage and fennel and you'll be enjoying this quick healthy soup in no time.

By
Marianne Williams
Marianne Williams
Marianne Williams

Marianne Williams has been a test kitchen professional for Dotdash Meredith since 2016. Her recipes have been featured in many publications, including Food & Wine, Real Simple, Southern Living, Health, Rachael Ray and other print and digital brands.

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Updated on September 19, 2023
Reviewed by Dietitian
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Jessica Ball
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes.
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
12 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 cup chopped carrots

  • 1 cup sliced fennel, fronds reserved for garnish

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano

  • 1 small head green cabbage (1 1/2 lbs.), chopped

  • 1 (15 ounce) can unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

  • Lemon zest for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, fennel and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, coriander and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add cabbage; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. Stir in beans, sugar and oregano; cook until the beans are heated through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon zest and reserved fennel fronds, if desired; serve immediately.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2020; updated January 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

205 Calories
6g Fat
31g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 205
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 10g 34%
Total Sugars 15g
Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Vitamin A 4117IU 82%
Vitamin C 103mg 115%
Folate 11mcg 3%
Sodium 427mg 19%
Calcium 154mg 12%
Iron 3mg 14%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Potassium 670mg 14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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