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Hearty Cabbage Mushroom Soup Recipe

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Hearty Cabbage Mushroom Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish featuring sautéed onions, garlic, mushrooms, and tender cabbage simmered in flavorful broth with herbs and spices. This versatile soup can be enriched with beans or meats for added protein, and thickened with potatoes or grains to create a satisfying meal perfect for any season.

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 Condiments

  • 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 and Broth

  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth

Optional Protein Boosters

  • 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 Texture Enhancers

  • Diced potatoes or grains like wild rice or barley (to thicken and add texture)

Optional Spices

  • Red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper (for spiciness)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onions 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. Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes. You can add more olive oil if necessary or cover the pot with a lid for a minute to allow the mushrooms to sweat and soften without adding excess 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 everything together 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.
  4. Finish and Adjust Seasoning: Turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh parsley and sherry vinegar (or your preferred vinegar type, adding gradually to taste). Taste and adjust salt or acidity if needed. If the soup tastes bland, add more salt to enhance the flavors.

Notes

  • Boost Protein: Add white beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas along 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 into the pot with the broth.
  • Thicken and Add Texture: Incorporate diced potatoes or grains such as wild rice or barley for a heartier soup. Remember to adjust salt levels accordingly.
  • Make it Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper for a spicy kick.

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