Description
Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup is a hearty, tangy, and slightly sweet comfort dish made with tender cabbage, tomatoes, and warming spices. Perfect for chilly days, this classic soup is as nourishing as it is flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and carrot, cooking for 1–2 more minutes until fragrant.
- Add cabbage and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it begins to soften.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juice and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- Add apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes until cabbage is very tender and flavors are blended.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the vinegar and sugar to taste if you prefer it more sour or sweet.
- Use green or savoy cabbage for the best texture.
- This soup tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld.