🥬 Green cabbage & potato soup (20 min): rustic recipe – Neary
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Quick answer: For a delicious rustic green cabbage and potato soup 🥬🥔, sauté an onion, add shredded green cabbage, diced potatoes, a carrot, then cover with water or stock. Simmer until tender, then blend as desired or leave chunky for a more authentic look. The result: a hearty and nourishing soup, perfect for warming up winter evenings 🔥, garnished with croutons, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of grated cheese.
🧺 Ingredients
- 🥬 1 small green cabbage (approx. 800 g)
- 🥔 4 medium potatoes
- 🥕 1 carrot
- 🧅 1 yellow onion
- 🧄 1 clove of garlic
- 💧 1 liter of water or homemade broth
- 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
- 🌿 1 bay leaf
- 🌱 1 sprig of thyme
- 🧂 1 vegetable stock cube (optional)
- 🧂 1 pinch of salt
- ⚫ 1 pinch of pepper
💡 For an even more delicious soup, add some bacon, a ham hock or some white beans for a rustic touch! Discover our special soup garden kit .
👩🍳 Preparation – step by step
Remove any damaged leaves from the green cabbage, quarter it, and remove the hard core. Shred the leaves into wide strips. Rinse well to remove all traces of soil 🍃.
Peel the potatoes and carrot, and dice them. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Everything is ready for a festival of rustic flavors! 🥕🧄
In a large pot, heat the olive oil and then sauté the onion, garlic, and carrot over medium heat. Add the cabbage and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. The aromas are already starting to fill the kitchen 😋.
Add the potatoes, pour in the water or stock, add the bay leaf, thyme, and stock cube if using. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer gently for 20 minutes. The vegetables should be tender.
Depending on your preference, roughly mash with a ladle to keep some chunks, or blend for a smooth soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Help yourself! 🥣
Serve with toasted croutons, a drizzle of olive oil, fresh parsley, or a little grated cheese 🧀. It's ready to delight everyone at the table!
🌱 Tips for an unforgettable rustic green cabbage soup
- 🥗 For a vegan version, forget the bacon and opt for white beans or chickpeas for texture!
- 🫒 A drizzle of walnut or sesame oil at the end adds an original and gourmet touch.
- 🍠 Replace some of the potatoes with parsnips or celeriac to add variety.
- 🧀 Add a little grated cheese or a spoonful of cream just before serving for extra creaminess.
- 🥄 Keep a few raw, shredded cabbage leaves to add just before serving for freshness.
- 🔥 To spice things up, sprinkle with a little Espelette pepper or add a touch of old-fashioned mustard.
- 🥕 Discover the French vegetable garden basket to cook seasonal soups all year round!
❓ FAQ – Rustic Green Cabbage and Potato Soup
🥬 Can green cabbage soup be prepared in advance?
Yes, it keeps perfectly for 3 days in the fridge and even gets better with flavor! You can even freeze it in portions for quick meals 🥣.
🔥 How can I add more flavor to my soup?
Don't hesitate to brown the onion, add fresh herbs, or a touch of bacon. You'll find other tasty ideas in our article on tips for seasoning soup !
🥔 Can the soup be completely blended?
Of course! For a velvety texture, blend all the vegetables in a blender or with an immersion blender. For a more rustic version, simply mash with a ladle and leave some soft pieces.
🌱 What side dishes go well with this soup?
Garlic croutons, grated cheese, a slice of toasted wholemeal bread, or even a poached egg make for a complete meal 🥚. Find inspiration for this family recipe here .
Discover our special soup garden kit or find the perfect tip to liven up your bland soup on our blog . Need to convert volumes? Use the cl to ml converter .
To go further, explore this family recipe with cabbage and carrots .
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