The Best Cabbage and Quinoa Soup

 I was on the hunt for a hearty winter soup that was filled with veggies. I have made a few versions of cabbage soup before but this time I decided to try a version that was just veggies. I have made a few vegetable soups before but always found the taste rather bland. 

I was overjoyed when this one was not!  It was so easy to make too. 

Ingredients: Makes 8 -10 servings (depending on serving size)

2 carrots; peeled and sliced

2 sticks celery; sliced

1 cup pumpkin (or butternut squash; which is what I had on hand); cooked and mashed. 

1 onion; diced

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1/2 small head cabbage; shredded

3 cloves garlic; minced

14 ounce can diced tomatoes with the juice

6 ounce can tomato paste

6-8 cups broth (vegetable, chicken or beef is up to you)

2 Tablespoons coconut aminos or soy sauce

1 Tablespoon smoked paprika (regular will work too)

2 tsp. dried thyme

1 bunch fresh basil; chopped

1/2 cup quinoa


Making the soup:

Making the soup was so easy! I added all the ingredients except the quinoa to our crock pot and put it on low for the day making sure to give it a good stir. 



An hour or so before eating, I added in the quinoa and made sure to mix it in well.


It was delicious! 




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Comments

  1. Maria RineerFebruary 3, 2025 at 5:20 AM

    That looks like a great combination of hearty and healthy!

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  2. Tea With JenniferFebruary 3, 2025 at 5:56 AM

    Looks delicious!
    Blessings, Jennifer

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  3. Amy ScottFebruary 3, 2025 at 6:11 AM

    I really think I would like that soup! It has all things I love. I used to make the WW veg cabbage soup. I really like the cabbage in a soup!

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  4. HollyFebruary 3, 2025 at 6:18 AM

    Sounds like the perfect winter meal- thanks for sharing!

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  5. Kim CarberryFebruary 3, 2025 at 7:07 AM

    I have only just started eating cabbage, I hated it until late last year but now I love it! This looks and sounds delicious!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2025 at 7:09 AM

    This sounds amazing. Cabbage makes soup so flavorful!

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  7. BethanyFebruary 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM

    That looks so tasty - my February goal is to cook more healthy meals, so this is perfect! Happy Monday!

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  8. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!February 3, 2025 at 7:49 AM

    I love the addition of the quinoa, something I am trying to use more of!

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