Spicy Cabbage Soup - Healthy Recipes Blog (2024)

You'll only need a few ingredients to make this cabbage soup. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview:

• Olive oil: This is by far my favorite oil to cook with. Other options include avocado oil and ghee.
• Onion: I use yellow onion, but white onion works, too. If you're curious, here's a look at onion types.
• Spicy andouille sausage: This is my favorite sausage, but any fully cooked sausage link you like will work.
• Aromatocs and spices: I use garlic, coriander, cumin, and black pepper.
• Shredded cabbage: I sometimes make life easy by buying it already washed and shredded. But it's not difficult to shred it yourself with a sharp chef's knife like I do in this recipe for fried cabbage.
• Diced tomatoes: Leave them undrained. It's best to use petite-diced tomatoes. My favorite brand is Pomi Chopped Tomatoes.
• Beef broth: Not reduced sodium. Store-bought is fine!

Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps for making this cabbage soup:

Your first step is to heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion. Cook until the onion is tender, stirring often.

Next, add the sausage and cook it until lightly browned.

Add the garlic, coriander, and cumin. Cook, stirring, for just 30 seconds, until the spices are fragrant.

Add the shredded cabbage in batches. Cook until the cabbage is just tender.

Stir in the tomatoes, black pepper, and beef broth. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

Serve immediately. Look at this rich, comforting goodness!

Expert Tip

I prefer to use salted broth in this recipe rather than low-sodium broth, as I find low-sodium broth lacking in flavor. But you can use it if you'd like. Then, taste the soup and decide if it needs more salt.

Can I make a vegetarian cabbage soup?

Yes. Simply omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

Is this soup very spicy?

It's not. If you'd like it to be extra spicy, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to taste.

Can I freeze this soup?

Yes. I sometimes freeze individual servings in mugs and quickly reheat them (covered) in the microwave. Before placing them in the freezer, I cover the mugs with a couple of layers of plastic wrap.

Serving Suggestions

This delicious soup, containing meat and vegetables, is a complete meal. It's very filling! So there's no need to serve anything with it. But if you'd like to serve it with something on the side, good options include almond flour bread or cheese biscuits.

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Spicy Cabbage Soup

This hearty and flavorful cabbage soup is made with spicy andouille sausage. It makes the perfect first course, but it's also filling enough to serve as the main course.

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 214kcal

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Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 867mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g

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