Meatless Cajun Cabbage Soup

Healthier Cajun food doesn't get yummier than this super easy cabbage soup packed with veggies and seasonings from the Bayou.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 138 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
• 1 head green cabbage, coarsely chopped
• 1 (32 ounce) carton unsalted chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons browning sauce (such as Kitchen Bouquet®)
• 4 dashes Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1 pinch Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's), or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saute until vegetables are tender and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in chicken stock, water, and browning sauce.

Step 2

Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat to low. Add cabbage, diced tomatoes, hot sauce, bay leaf, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer until cabbage is tender and liquid is reduced by half, 25 to 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.