Recipe: Roasted Onion, Potato, and Cabbage Soup (2024)

Recipe: Roasted Onion, Potato, and Cabbage Soup (2)

Cool weather comfort, healthy & filling, garnished with a sprinkle of spring chives.

Thunder is rumbling overhead, raindrops are tapping on The Shack's

old tin roof

(something I never get tired of listening to), and today's forecast is calling for highs in the 30s, with freezing drizzle and snow flurries on the way.

I love this kind of weather. It makes me want to spend the day curled up next to the woodstove with a

vintage quilt

and a good book, a

beagle pup

snoozing quietly nearby (he does stop

chewing on things

once in a while), and something warm and comforting simmering on the stove.

Spring

may have sprung

, with 80 degree days last week, but cozy quilt and soup season are thankfully still hanging on. And while farm life doesn't quite lend itself to spending the day on the couch, and the beagle pup laying nearby just loudly crunched on a plastic clothespin (where does he find these things?), making homemade soup is something we can handle.


Although I'm

crazy about cabbage

, I'd never tasted cabbage soup until a recipe for potato, cabbage, and leek soup in a recent issue of Bon Appetit magazine inspired me to finally try making some.

A couple years ago during a cabbage overflow, I started roasting big pans of variously flavored shredded cabbage with delicious success, so it seemed only natural to make my cabbage soup like I do this

Roasted Leek and Potato Soup with Arugula (or Spinach)

, where the vegetables are tossed with olive oil and roasted in the oven, and then the roasting pan is placed over two stove burners and briefly cooked with some of the stock, allowing all those nice darkened bits to become part of the soup.

This thick version of cabbage soup is rich and flavorful, yet low fat and full of healthy goodness. The roasted potatoes, onions, garlic, and cabbage also make for a tasty side dish on their own, and would probably be really good if you cooked some nice sausages in the pan along with them.

Homemade chicken stock is much better anything you can buy and ridiculously easy to make. It also freezes beautifully. All you have to do is put a few pieces of uncooked chicken or a leftover chicken carcass (make sure there's some meat on it so you don't end up with bone broth), a few carrots, a couple of quartered onions, two or three ribs of celery, a handful of parsley, and some black peppercorns into a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer gently for several hours and strain. Yep, that's it.

Recipe: Roasted Onion, Potato, and Cabbage Soup (3)

Roasted Onion, Potato, and Cabbage Soup

Makes about 6 cups - recipe may be doubled

Inspired by Bon Appetit and my

Roasted Leek and Potato Soup with Arugula

I used my

KitchenAid hand blender

(one of the best kitchen purchases I've ever made) to purée the soup, and I liked the slightly textured results. For a smoother finish, use a

counter top blender

instead.

A digital kitchen scale is another worthwhile kitchen investment that makes life so much easier. I love my

Oxo Good Grips 11-pound scale

and often use it several times a day. It's also great for weighing postage. A heavy

stainless steel roasting pan

has so many uses (like making big batches of apple or

pear butter

) and is perfect for roasting vegetables because the tall sides allow you to easily stir everything around.

The milk and cheese are optional here, and the garnish possibilities are many. Like most soups, this one tastes even better the second day. As always, I urge you to seek out

local

and organic ingredients; they really do make a difference.

1 pound red or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4" dice (about 2½ cups)

1 pound yellow onions, peeled and chopped into 1/2" to 3/4" pieces (about 3 cups)

3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed with the side of a knife

3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

Several grinds of fresh black pepper

1 pound green cabbage, chopped into 1/2" to 3/4" dice (about 6 cups)

Another 1/2 teaspoon salt

4 to 5 cups organic chicken stock, preferably homemade

1/2 cup organic whole milk (optional)

1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (optional)

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Garnish suggestions:

Freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese

Thin slices of Monterey Jack cheese

Snipped fresh chives (so

easy to grow

) or chopped scallions

Some finely chopped cabbage for a little crunch

A dollop of sour cream, yogurt, or creme fraiche

A dash or two (or three!) of

Sriracha hot chili sauce

(I love this stuff)

Heat the oven to 425°. Combine the potatoes, onions, and garlic in a

large roasting pan

. Add the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper and toss to coat the vegetables evenly. Roast, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

Add the cabbage and another 1/2 teaspoon salt to the roasting pan, toss to combine, and roast until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Remove the roasting pan from the oven and place it over two burners on the stove. Stir in 2 cups of the chicken stock and cook over low heat for a few minutes, scraping up any dark and crispy roasted bits that are stuck to the pan.

Transfer the contents of the roasting pan to a 3 or 4 quart pot. Stir in 2 more cups of chicken stock, plus the milk and/or Pecorino Romano if using.

Use an

immersion blender

or counter top blender to carefully purée the soup, adding up to 1 more cup of chicken stock if it's thicker than you like. Cook over low heat until hot and check the seasonings (salt brings out the flavors, and you may need more if your stock isn't very salty). Serve, garnished as desired.

How about some homemade bread to go with your soup?

Beyond Easy Beer Bread (my most popular recipe, a warm crusty loaf in under an hour)

Whole Wheat Beer Bread

Onion Rye Beer Bread

Oatmeal Toasting Bread (makes great rolls, too)

Carrot Herb Rolls (and a beautiful bread book for beginners)

More Farmgirl Fare soup recipes:

Hearty Italian White Bean Soup with Smoked Tomatoes and Ham

Roasted Garlic Lover's White Bean Soup (fat free, vegan, anddelicious!)

Hearty Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage

Still hungry? You'll find links to all my sweet and savory Less Fuss, More Flavor recipes in the Farmgirl Fare Recipe Index.

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FarmgirlFare.com

, slurping up soup and loving rain gear and rubber boots.

Recipe: Roasted Onion, Potato, and Cabbage Soup (2024)

FAQs

Does cabbage soup detox you? ›

Cabbage has diuretic properties that helps get rid your body of excess liquid and toxins. It helps cleanse your liver and colon. Which is why cabbage forms the base for this detox cabbage soup. You can add veggies or proteins of your choice such as egg, ground chicken, lamb!

Is cabbage soup good for you? ›

Like other very low calorie diets, the Cabbage Soup Diet will likely cause temporary weight loss. But people who follow it tend to regain most of the weight lost unless they make other permanent changes. Additionally, eating only cabbage soup is nutritionally unbalanced and not safe.

How to freeze cabbage soup? ›

Once the cabbage soup is sufficiently cooled, place it into a bag or container that will hold up in the freezer. It's best to portion out the soup into serving sizes before freezing for convenience.

Does cabbage clean out your colon? ›

Cruciferous vegetables are beneficial in cleaning the colon and liver as well. These type of vegetables are high in fiber, containing up to 40% of the daily requirement for your body in 100 calories. Types of cruciferous vegetables are arugula, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, horseradish, and turnips.

Does cabbage soup burn belly fat? ›

There is no scientific evidence to suggest that the cabbage soup diet is safe or effective for weight loss. No health authorities recommend following the diet. Proponents of the cabbage soup diet also encourage people not to exercise while following it.

How many bowls of cabbage soup can you eat a day? ›

Most variations of this diet suggest that people eat this soup two to three times a day, although some variations enable the participants to consume even more of the soup. The cabbage soup used in this diet combines ingredients like broth, nonstarchy vegetables, pepper, herbs and, of course, cabbage.

Can cabbage lower blood pressure? ›

The antioxidants in cabbage help reduce inflammation, which is linked to heart disease. Cabbage also contains something called anthocyanins. Several studies have found these compounds can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Can I eat eggs on a cabbage soup diet? ›

They are high in calories and sugar, so they are not recommended on the cabbage soup diet. High-Fat Foods: Foods rich in saturated fats, such as fried foods, fatty cuts of meat, full-fat dairy products, vegetables like avocado, and high-fat sauces or dressings, should be avoided. It is also recommended to avoid eggs.

How many days can you keep cabbage soup in the refrigerator? ›

Once made, cabbage soup can stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. If it's store-bought and unopened, it can typically last up to 1-2 years past the printed date as long as it's not stored in extreme temperatures. However, once opened, it should be consumed within 3-4 days.

How much weight can you lose on the 7 day cabbage soup diet? ›

On the cabbage soup diet, most people lose between 5-10 pounds. For me, it's usually in the 7-10 pound range.

Does cabbage pull out toxins? ›

Cabbage does double detox duty. Its diuretic properties help rid your body of excess liquid, carrying toxins along with it. Like other cruciferous veggies, cabbage is also sulfur-rich, helping your liver break down toxins so they can be more easily expelled.

Does cabbage juice detox the body? ›

This versatile vegetable can be eaten raw or steamed, fermented, and even juiced. Cabbage juice is loaded with nutrients, such as vitamins C and K, and drinking it is linked to many purported benefits, including weight loss, improved gut health, decreased inflammation, balanced hormones, and body detoxification.

What are the results of the 1 week cabbage soup diet? ›

Fans claim you can drop 10 pounds or more in a week. Some people use it to kick-start their weight loss plan, or to trim a few pounds for a special event. But before you stock up on cabbage, know that this crash diet won't help you in the long run, and it doesn't give your body the nutrients it needs to stay healthy.

Does soup cleanse you out? ›

One of the best ways to improve your gut health is by going on a soup cleanse. When you puree' soups you can turn multiple pounds of vitamin and mineral rich veggies into smaller soups that are more easily digestible. Perfect way to flood your body with nutrients!

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