Description
A comforting and nutritious Hearty Cabbage Mushroom Soup packed with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and optional protein additions. This flavorful soup combines sautéed onions, mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots simmered in a savory broth with smoky paprika and tangy sherry vinegar, perfect for a satisfying meal any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 onion, chopped (2 cups)
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 3 cups (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small cabbage (1 pound), cut into large 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
Herbs and Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar, start with 1 teaspoon if using sharper vinegar)
Liquids and Additions
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- White beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas (optional for protein boost, add with broth)
- Meat such as veggie meat, ground turkey, chicken, or beef (optional – brown separately and add with broth)
- Diced potatoes or grains like wild rice or barley (optional to thicken and add texture)
- Red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper (optional for spiciness)
- Olive oil (for sautéing, amount as needed)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes. Add more olive oil if needed or cover the pot briefly to help mushrooms soften without excess oil.
- Add Vegetables and Spices: Add chopped garlic, cabbage chunks, sliced carrots, smoked paprika, thyme, bay leaf, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir thoroughly to combine and evenly distribute seasonings.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook uncovered for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to become tender.
- Finish and Season: Turn off the heat. Stir in fresh parsley and sherry vinegar gradually, tasting to adjust acidity. Adjust salt if needed. If the soup tastes bland, add more salt. Optionally add cooked beans, browned meat, diced potatoes, grains, or spices at this stage to customize your soup.
Notes
- Boost Protein: Add white beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas with the broth for a vegetarian protein boost. For meat options like ground turkey, chicken, beef, or veggie meat, brown separately and add back into the pot with the broth.
- Thicken and Add Texture: Incorporate diced potatoes or grains such as wild rice or barley to make the soup heartier. Adjust salt levels as needed.
- Make it Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper to taste for a spicy kick.
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