Description
Warm up with our hearty chicken cabbage soup, made with tender chicken, sweet cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and celery in a rich, savory broth.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup sweet onion (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 leek (sliced, white and light green parts only)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 5–6 cups green cabbage (chopped)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (or boneless skinless thighs)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 each bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon table salt (or more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes (with juices, one can)
- 6 cups chicken broth (regular or low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Italian parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, celery, carrots, and leek. Cook until the vegetables soften, stirring occasionally, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the chopped cabbage. Cook until it begins to wilt, about 5 minutes, stirring as needed.
- Add the chicken breasts, potatoes, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pan.
- Add the tomatoes and broth, stirring until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and the potatoes are tender.
- When done, remove the chicken and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat, then place it back into the pot.
- Add lemon juice and adjust the seasonings to taste.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
- This soup is budget-friendly and perfect for weeknight dinners.
- It is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken Cabbage Soup, Hearty Soup, One-Pot Meal