Description
This comforting Cabbage Soup combines smoky turkey bacon with fresh vegetables for a hearty and nutritious meal. Easy to prepare and customizable, it offers rich flavors in a low-calorie, gluten free dish perfect for cozy dinners and nourishing family meals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small green cabbage, washed and sliced into thin strips
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces. Wash and slice the cabbage into thin strips. Dice the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic cloves to have everything ready for cooking.
- Sauté the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the smoked turkey bacon pieces and cook until crisp and golden, releasing their smoky aroma. Remove a portion for garnish if desired. Then add the onions, carrots, and celery, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
- Build the soup: Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste (natural), cooking briefly to meld the flavors. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the sliced cabbage. Season with vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), sea salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer and infuse: Let the soup simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but still has some bite. This slow simmering deepens the flavors and blends the ingredients beautifully.
- Final touches: Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh parsley to add freshness and color. Adjust seasoning if needed and sprinkle the reserved crispy turkey bacon on top for a delightful crunch.
Notes
- Don’t rush the sauté to develop richer flavors from the turkey bacon and vegetables.
- Keep some cabbage texture by avoiding overcooking to prevent mushiness.
- Using fresh vegetable broth enhances the soup’s depth more than store-bought options.
- Check seasoning midway to maintain balanced taste, especially when adding variations.
- Reserve some crispy turkey bacon for garnish to add crunch and texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: cabbage soup, turkey bacon soup, comfort food, gluten free soup, vegetable soup, hearty soup, low calorie soup
