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Chicken Cabbage Soup

Super easy yet hearty and satisfying, this soup is comfort food for the soul. Loads of chicken and veggies create a nourishing and heartwarming dinner. Additionally, the perfect balance of acidity ramps up classic chicken soup to Soup-er Good!
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 363kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups cabbage, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley minced for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add chopped chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until it's no longer pink inside, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add celery, onion, carrots, garlic, and thyme to the same pot. Cook and occasionally stir to prevent burning until the vegetable is slightly softened and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Mix well until the paste is fully combined, then add in chopped cabbage and chicken broth, and stir until combined.
  • Bring to a boil, then taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to medium-low and then simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, pour into a bowl, and serve.

Notes

  1. If you prefer tomato puree over tomato paste, reduce the broth by a ¼ cup.
  2. If your soup is too thin, you can make a slurry with flour, cornstarch, or arrowroot powder. Simmer it until it thickens, and you're good to go.
  3. Leftover rotisserie, grilled, or smoked chicken or turkey makes a great soup base.
  4. Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 240g | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 1103mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5360IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg