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Red Cabbage Soup with Caraway Seeds

October 29, 2020 By Diane Smith 12 Comments

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We know that eating vegetables is a good thing for health and longevity. So many studies have proven this out and red cabbage is no exception. Try this Red Cabbage Soup and you’ll be eating one of the most highly nutritious vegetables on earth.

Red Cabbage Soup

Red and green cabbage are both powerhouses but red cabbage beats green at the antioxidant game. 

That beautiful dark purple color in red cabbage gives this vegetable its superpower. Red, purple and blue anthocyanins are in many other fruits and vegetables. Blueberries, cranberries, purple grapes, purple potatoes, red radishes, strawberries, and even black rice are just some of the foods that contain this important micronutrient.

 

The Benefits of Red Cabbage

The benefits are nothing to sneeze about. Anthocyanins are water-soluble and a type of flavonoid only found in plants. They’re not only anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-carcinogenic, but also foster eye health, protect neurons, prevent LDL oxidation, improve capillary stability, support collagen, and increase intercellular levels of vitamin C.

Red Cabbage Soup

So, try red cabbage in your daily recipes. It lasts a long time in your refrigerator and is great tossed in salads, added to tacos or burritos, steamed or sauteed for a side dish, or even used in smoothies.

Other Delicious Soups

  • Roasted Tomato Pepper Bisque
  • Vegan Corn Chowder
  • Instant Pot White Bean Soup
  • Vegetable Soup with Ravioli
  • Mulligatawny Soup

I originally wanted to make a sautee German red cabbage recipe. You know, the one that’s a bit sweet and sour and sauteed on the stove until soft. I used my Instant to speed things up and made it with apple sauce and apple cider vinegar for the touch of sweet and sour that’s iconic in this recipe. 

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However, it was just too much cabbage for my husband and me so I took a portion of the finished cabbage and made this Red Cabbage Soup. You’ll want to start from scratch. It’s made with onion, carrots, and potatoes but I like to serve with the addition of a few beans and brown rice both of which I usually have one hand most weeks. It makes a very hearty and filling meal. Oh, and a dollop of vegan yogurt is a perfect topper. 

I’d love to hear your feedback for this Red Cabbage Soup recipe! If you have a photo, post it on Instagram, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

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Red Cabbage Soup with Caraway Seeds

This Red Cabbage Soup is a perfect hearty meal on a cold wintery day. Serve with the addition of beans and/or brown rice and it becomes more stew-like. Healthy and delicious!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Knife
  • Stainless Steel Pot Set
  • Ladle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion diced, about 1/2 large onion
  • 3 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and chopped (any kind)
  • 6 cups red cabbage sliced thinly
  • 1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoes undrained (or fire roasted diced tomatoes)
  • 1 large apple unpeeled, cored and chopped
  • 2 quarts homemade vegetable broth (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp date sugar (optional, more or less to taste)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Serving Suggestions

  • 6 tbsp vegan yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked beans (any kind)
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Instructions

  • Add 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth and onion to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook onions for about 10 minutes.
  • Add carrots and potatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, apple, vegetable broth, date sugar, vinegar, and caraway seeds, and turn the heat down to medium-low.
  • Simmer the soup for 45 minutes or until the cabbage, carrots, and potato are tender. Season with salt and pepper before serving, if needed.
  • Top each bowl of soup with a tablespoon of vegan yogurt and the addition of beans or brown rice, if desired.

Notes

salt and serving suggestions not included in nutrition label

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Red Cabbage Soup with Caraway Seeds
Amount per Serving
Calories
166
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.5
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
285
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
38
g
13
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
17.8
g
20
%
Protein
 
4.8
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
2000
IU
40
%
Vitamin C
 
62.7
mg
76
%
Calcium
 
80
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2.5
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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  1. Susan Gail Wright

    October 29, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    we live in Oho and we got the rain from the hurricane Zeta its been raining since last night and its going to rain tomorrow but we love the rain thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      October 29, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      You’re welcome. 🙂 That sounds like a lot of rain! I love the rain, too. We’ve really needed rain because Colorado’s been so dry this year so the snow is welcome… for a little while, anyway.

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      • Maria Damis

        November 1, 2020 at 7:00 am

        I’m making mine now!!

        Reply
        • Diane Smith

          November 1, 2020 at 5:02 pm

          Very cool. I hope you enjoy it. 😍

          Reply
      • Linda

        July 18, 2022 at 4:03 pm

        5 stars
        Might could toast those caraway seeds ’til some pop.

        Reply
        • Diane Smith

          July 29, 2022 at 3:05 pm

          Sure, that would work.

          Reply
      • Linda

        July 18, 2022 at 4:06 pm

        5 stars
        Might could toast those caraway seeds ’til some pop. It works in the crockpot, on high for 3 hours does it.

        Reply
        • Diane Smith

          July 18, 2022 at 4:21 pm

          Hi Linda, I haven’t tried toasting the caraway seeds, but I see other recipes have done that so it seems it’ll be ok to toast them. Also, I haven’t tried it in the crockpot, but I’m pretty sure it’ll work. Let us know how it goes for you.

          Reply
  2. Long

    November 14, 2020 at 5:12 am

    Tastes like mom used to make…..quite delicious; I used more cabbage than the recipe asked for to add substance. Quite nice as a starter.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      November 14, 2020 at 10:58 am

      So glad you enjoyed the soup and thanks for letting me know!! 💓

      Reply
  3. Keith

    March 28, 2022 at 6:34 pm

    5 stars
    Tried out your recipe (minus the sugar – and perhaps less stringent adherence to measurements). Put in my instant pot for 5 minutes on high (had a guest drop by so I did t want to be minding the stove Broke off some homemade rye bread for accompaniment.

    It was excellent! I can’t wait to have more tomorrow when the flavors have more time to work together.

    Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      March 28, 2022 at 8:02 pm

      Thanks for the feedback. Keith, I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. I have some red cabbage in my fridge right now and you’ve inspired me to make it soon. 👍

      Reply
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