A Vegetarian Cabbage Soup recipe that's healthy, flavorful and easy to make in the crockpot. A comforting dinner that comes together with only a handful of ingredients. Vegan, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Healthy, Easy.
Okay, so for starters let me just say this Vegetarian Cabbage Soup is the best recipe for cabbage soup ever!
It's perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice and it will have you rethinking cabbage soup.
Seriously though it doesn't get any easier to make a warm delicious healthy dinner from a head of cabbage.
And since it's easy to make in the crockpot with only a few ingredients including cabbage, you'll probably want to add this one into the rotation.
Along with this easy Taco soup or this Vegan Tomato soup which are among some of our cold weather go to's!
Ingredients needed
Ingredient notes
- Vegetable broth- low sodium broth was used but it's not necessary. It just helps you to be able to control the salt.
- Fire roasted tomatoes- I don't recommend substituting these. Fire roasted tomatoes add smokiness and the perfect amount of sweetness to the soup.
- Onion- Yellow or Sweet onion recommended.
- Jalapeño - remove the seeds prior to dicing.
How to make cabbage soup
Full directions are in recipe card below
First thing you'll need to do is chop the veggies. Peel and dice the carrots into bite sized pieces.
Chop the cabbage and dice the celery and onion.
Cut the ends of jalapeño, slice in half and remove seeds. I recommend scraping them out with a spoon.
Important note- Always make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after cutting up jalapeño’s .
Place all the ingredients in the crockpot reserving the tomato paste till end of cooking.
Storing this soup
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze this soup for longer storage.
What to serve with it
Almost any kind of bread works well. If you're trying stay low carb these Almond Flour biscuits would work great!
I also love it with this Brazilian cheese bread.
You could also just serve it with some cracker.
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Vegetarian Cabbage Soup (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1 small head of cabbage chopped
- 1 large carrot peeled and chopped
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno seeds removed and diced
- 1 can fire roasted tomatoes 14.5 ounces
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- ⅓ cup white wine optional
Instructions
- Place all the above ingredients in the slow cooker reserving the tomato paste and wine for last 2 hours of cooking.
- Cook on high 4 hours, then add tomato paste and wine.
- Turn slow cooker down to low and cook another 2 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
Updated- originally posted December 2016
Charles Day
My bad. I’ve missed the nutritional information.
Stephanie
Hi Charles, there isn't any nutritional information on the recipe card. Is there something in particular that you needed to know such as calories, carbs, etc?
diversivore
It's always nice to have a recipe for cabbage (especially a healthy, tasty, easy one) given the fact that a single cabbage tends to be so big! I've had occasions in the past where I've bought one for a recipe and suddenly found myself scrambling to think of something interesting to do with the rest. I love that you've used jalapeno and fennel here - I really think that adds a different character to the soup and puts it into a more unique and memorable territory.
Stef
Thanks and the fennel & jalapeno just really complimented the cabbage nicely 🙂
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Looks like a great spring recipe when we are all thinking about our summer plans 🙂 I love cabbage.
Mary
Cabbage is an underappreciated vegetable, but I love how it can come to life with a little love. This looks great!
Stef
Thanks Mary 🙂
Misa O'Donnell
Perfect for the cold day's brunch! Love cooked cabbage's natural sweetness with spicy broth!
Emily | Oat&Sesame
I have a ton of cabbage that I need to use up! Thanks for this recipe - now I now what I need to do!!
debi
Mmmm, this sounds delicious, and I love that it's made in the crock pot. I love cabbage, and they sell some great veggie sausages, so I can make this vegetarian.
Stef
Thanks and you're Welcome 🙂
Lisa
This sounds fabulous! I'm struggling to get back to eating right after the holidays and kicking that darn sugar addiction again, so this is a perfectly timed blog share for me! Thank you!!!
Stef
It really is both good and Easy! Hope you'll give it a try Geoffrey 🙂
Geoffrey at Spoonabilities.com
To be honest, I am not a cabbage fan. But you make it look so good, and sound so easy. Might just have to try
Savita
Love cabbage soup! so filling yet nutritional and healthy! Slow cooker method sounds even better. thanks for sharing!
Stef
You're welcome and cabbage soup is one of my favorites also 🙂
Linda
I plan to make this but I bought beef broth instead of vegetable you think it will be ok to use that?
Stef
Hi Linda, I'm sure you could try the beef broth and it would alter the flavors only slightly. I used a low sodium vegetable broth as I was going for a healthier lighter version. Let me know how it turns out!
CookingOnTheWeekends (@cookingweekends)
This is exactly what I've been craving! Looks so healthy and comforting! And delicious!
Brian Jones
I love big hearty comforting bowls of soup like this, perfect for the cold weather we have forecast this week.
CC
I love cabbage and I love spicy! This is similar to something I make, with rice added to it!
Everyday Sarah Jane
....you had me at slow cooker. I feel like I'm always on the run this time of the year and slow cooker meals - especially delicious ones! - are lifesavers! Thanks for sharing!
Stef
You're welcome and I'm all about using the slow cooker when I can!
Stef
You're welcome and it's definitely great soup weather for sure 🙂
Boastful Food
I have a bunch of cabbage and potatoes on hand right now looking to be used in a delicious recipe like this. Sounds perfect for this chilly weather we've been getting here on the West coast. Thanks for sharing, your timing is perfect!
Stef
Thanks Natalie! I love to hear other families traditions. I love cabbage so I actually eat it anytime. We eat black eyed peas on New Years for the same reason..Good luck with the wrapping and I hope you and your Family have a Great Holiday 🙂
Natalie | Natalie's Food & Health
Last minute wrapping?! Tell me about it. I sooo didn't wrap anything yet hahah You've said this meal is less Holiday... well that's not completely true. In Croatia, we eat cabbage on New Year's Eve! It's like tradition. It brings good luck in new year 🙂 This cabbage soup looks so healthy and yummy. Happy Holidays Stephanie!
Stef
Thanks Cheyanne! I think we could all use something a little lighter for the New Year! Hope you and your family have a Happy Holiday 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
I can NOT believe Christmas is in just a couple days! As exciting as that is, it makes me sad, because in about 3 seconds we will be in the New Year and the holidays will be a thing of the past until next year. Anyways, YES to bringing something healthy and light, yet cozy and delicious to the table! With all the cookies I've been eating I need a few bowls of this soup in my life! It looks just perfect!!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday!! Cheers! <3