This hearty, satisfying and comforting Vegan Cabbage Soup is budget friendly and made with simple ingredients! It’s packed with a combination of veggies, protein and carbohydrates making it a complete one pot meal for busy weeknights.

If you are a cabbage fan just like me this then this vegetarian Cabbage Soup is just for you. It is also great if you are on a weight loss plan or monitoring your calorie intake.

Usually, I camouflage this vegetable in vegan dumplings so my kids can eat it without knowing but this time I made it differently.

I had to think out of the box and something that I can throw everything in just one pan and cook with ease. So, I came up with this cabbage soup.

Moreover, it can be made on the stove top and instant pot. I made it with a little oil so that I sauté the veggies nicely. I tried it oil free too but trust me sautéing the veggies in little oil made it more flavorful and sautéing easy too.

To make it a wholesome meal I went on adding some Kidney Beans for a combination of protein and carbs. Therefore, simply serve it with my quinoa dinner rolls or toasted whole wheat bread.

This vegan cabbage soup is a winner. Its my husband’s favorite and enjoys it almost every day for his lunch.

Its nutritious too with balanced macronutrients and the required micronutrients.

Health benefits of Cabbage

Along with being low in calories it is packed with all the nutrients. It’s a great source for vitamin C, fiber and Vitamin A and K. It also improves digestion and is gut friendly at the same time. This vegetable contains powerful pigments which helps to keep heart healthy. Due to its rich potassium content, it helps lower blood pressure.

Hence, here I am to share this vegan cabbage soup recipe with you.

Ingredients you will need

Olive oil
Garlic
Celery
Carrots
Cabbage
Tomato puree
Italian seasoning
Salt
Pepper
Kidney beans
Vegetable broth
Spinach

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Ingredients notes:

Oil – I used olive oil. You may use avocado oil or a grapeseed oil for sautéing veggies here.

Cabbage – I chopped it into medium sized square pieces. Do not shred it thin. The chunks taste better in this recipe. Make sure to buy a firm green cabbage with no spots.

Tomato puree – I liked to use tomato puree because it served all the purpose of tomatoes in just half a can.

Italian seasoning – it is a mixed seasoning but you may substitute it with a combination of oregano and parsley too.

Kidney beans – I used raw red kidney beans which I soaked overnight and drained it before using. You may also use canned ones so as to reduce the cooking time. Make sure to drain and rinse the canned ones.

Vegetable broth – I used store bought ones for convenience but you use your own homemade one too.

Spinach – this adds extra nutrition, iron and lots of other health benefits along with a beautiful color. However, do not overcook these green leaves in this recipe.

For detailed measurements of ingredients, please scroll down to the printable recipe card.

How to make Vegan Cabbage Soup

Firstly, I heated oil in a stockpot and sautéed in garlic, celery and carrots in it for 30 seconds.

Secondly, I tossed in cabbage and mixed it well. Then, I let it cook for 3-4 minutes sautéing at intervals.

Next, I added tomato puree, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to it and mixed it well.

Thereafter, I mixed in kidney beans and sautéed it for 30 seconds.

Afterwards, I added vegetable broth and cooked covered for about 20-25 minutes.

Later, I lowered the flame and stirred in spinach. Then, I turned it off and let it rest covered for 2 minutes.

Lastly, I adjusted the salt and we all enjoyed it heartily.

Its healthy, nutritious and so filling. It’s a complete meal with delectable flavors.

To make it in instant pot

Turn on your instant pot at sauté mode and heat oil in it. Then, Sautee all the veggies for few minutes. Next, add tomato puree, seasonings and kidney beans and mix well. Then, add vegetable broth and stir. Cancel the sauté mode and close the lid, seal the valve. Turn it on at high for 15 minutes for raw kidney beans and 5 minutes for canned kidney beans. Once done release the pressure and open the lid. Immediately, stir in spinach and lightly cover the lid to settle it down. Serve it hot with as is or with your choice of bread.

This vegetable soup recipe with cabbage is by far my best creation and it’s a delight and pleasurable for the taste buds.

Expert tips:

• It is important to chop cabbage into square pieces so that this soup has nice crunch of this vegetable. This also gives a nice texture and taste to it.
• Most importantly stir spinach at the end after turning off the flame but when it is still hot and bubbly. We don not want to overcook spinach or else this leafy vegetable will lose its texture.

Hungry for more? If you are enjoying this recipe then I am sure you will love my other soup recipes too.
Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Vegan Lentil Cheese Soup
Spiced apple Carrot Soup

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