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Hearty Cabbage Mushroom Soup Recipe

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This Hearty Cabbage Mushroom Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish packed with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for a cozy meal, this recipe combines sautéed onions, garlic, mushrooms, and hearty chunks of cabbage and carrots, simmered in a savory broth. Optional protein additions like beans or meat enhance its heartiness, while simple spices and fresh parsley brighten the flavors. Ideal for an easy-to-make, healthy, and satisfying soup any day of the week.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

  • 1 onion, chopped (2 cups)
  • 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 3 cups (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small cabbage (1 pound), cut into large 1-inch chunks
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar, start with 1 teaspoon if using sharper vinegar)

Liquids

  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth

Optional Protein Boost

  • White beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas (add with broth)
  • Meat such as veggie meat, ground turkey, chicken, or beef (brown separately and add with broth)

Optional Add-ins for Texture and Flavor

  • Diced potatoes or grains like wild rice or barley to thicken and add texture
  • Red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper for spiciness

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Then add the sliced mushrooms and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes. If needed, add more olive oil or cover the pot for a minute to let the mushrooms sweat and soften without extra oil.
  2. Add Vegetables and Seasonings: To the pot, add the chopped garlic, cabbage chunks, sliced carrots, smoked paprika, dried or fresh thyme, bay leaf, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the tomato paste and seasonings.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender. If using optional ingredients like beans, meat, diced potatoes, or grains, add them at this stage.
  4. Finish and Adjust the Flavor: Turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh parsley and sherry vinegar (or your preferred vinegar), adding gradually to taste. Taste the soup and adjust salt or acidity if needed to enhance the flavors. For a spicy kick, incorporate red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper now as well.

Notes

  • Boost Protein: Add white beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas with the broth for a vegetarian protein boost. For meat options like ground turkey, chicken, beef, or veggie meat, brown separately, set aside, and add back with the broth.
  • Thicken and Add Texture: Incorporate diced potatoes or grains such as wild rice or barley for a heartier soup. Adjust salt levels accordingly when adding these.
  • Make it Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper for a spicy kick according to your taste.

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