Description

This easy Cabbage Soup recipe combines fresh green cabbage, vibrant vegetables, and smoky turkey bacon for a wholesome, comforting meal perfect for chilly days. Packed with fiber and vitamins, it offers a nutritious, light, and flavorful dish that warms you up while filling your kitchen with a delightful aroma.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

1 medium green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced

Protein & Flavor

6 slices smoked turkey bacon

Liquids & Seasonings

6 cups vegetable broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (natural)
2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt, or to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the green cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Dice carrots, celery, and yellow onion finely. Mince the garlic cloves. This preparation ensures a varied texture and well-distributed flavors in the soup.
Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon slices and set aside. Keep the rendered fat in the pot to sauté the aromatics.
Sauté the Aromatics: Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions become translucent and fragrant, creating a flavorful base for the soup.
Add Vegetables and Broth: Stir in the diced carrots, celery, and chopped cabbage. Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), fresh thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer Until Tender: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and all the flavors have blended harmoniously.
Finish and Serve: Return the crispy smoked turkey bacon to the pot just before serving to add a smoky, savory bite to every spoonful. Remove the bay leaf prior to serving.

Notes

Choose fresh, crisp vegetables to ensure the best flavor and texture.
Cook the smoked turkey bacon well until crispy for maximum flavor depth.
Maintain a gentle simmer to allow flavors to develop fully.
Adjust salt and pepper gradually, tasting as you go since broth and bacon add natural saltiness.
Remove the bay leaf before serving to avoid bitterness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg

Keywords: cabbage soup, healthy soup, smoky turkey bacon soup, vegetable soup, comforting soup