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Instant Pot Cabbage Soup

An easy, inexpensive and hearty cabbage soup made with fresh vegetables in the Instant Pot or stove top.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 149kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 large head green cabbage chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chopped fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Pinch crushed red pepper
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Press the Saute button on an Instant Pot. Heat the oil, then add the onion, carrots, and celery and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 3-4 minutes, until just softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Press Cancel.
  • Add the broth, water, cabbage, tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and red pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Secure and seal the lid and cook on Manual High for 5 minutes. Allow a 10-minute Natural Release, then release the remaining pressure.
  • Carefully remove the lid, then remove and discard the bay leaves and spent thyme sprigs. Taste and season if necessary, then serve garnished with parsley.

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Notes

Storing: You can store cabbage soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-6 days. The vegetables will become softer over time so it's best consumed earlier than later. 
Freezing: Add completely cooled soup to an airtight container or freezer bags for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating and serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 6142IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg