I love adding different colors to my plate and that’s the reason I really like using red cabbage in my recipes. Though I generally prefer using it in my salads because it tastes the best when eaten fresh and crunchy, I also love using it in a lot of other recipes like in this red cabbage and potato soup. This light and creamy soup is gently flavored with minimal ingredients which keeps the taste of cabbage prominent. Also, since it’s vegan and gluten-free, people with these dietary preferences can also enjoy this cabbage soup.
What goes in this red cabbage soup?
To make red cabbage soup with potato, the following ingredients are needed:
Red cabbage also called purple cabbage. Use fresh cabbage otherwise, the soup won’t taste good and may taste slightly bitter too.Potato: Use a starchy variety. It helps to make the soup creamy.Onion: Any variety is fine.Garlic: You may add garlic powder too but garlic cloves give better flavor.Dill: I love the combination of dill with cabbage and beets so have used it. You can use any herb of your choice.Lime juice: Lemon can be used too.Ginger powder: It gives a very nice warm taste to this soup which I really love. You can also add fresh minced ginger but ginger powder tastes better in this soup.Ground black pepperSaltOlive oilAlmond milk: You can use any milk of your choice vegan or dairy but, almond milk tastes the best in purple cabbage soup.Vegetable stock: Homemade or store-bought both are fine.
How to select the best red cabbage?
Getting the best fresh cabbage to use in this red cabbage soup is very important. If you are not sure how to pick it, just take care of the following points:
Pick the cabbage head that is firm, the leaves should be tightly packed. Never pick the ones that feel soft to touch.Pay attention to the color and pick the bright ones that are shiny too.The leaves should be fresh and crisp and there should be no bruises on them. Soft leaves mean the cabbage is old.Don’t pick the one from which outer layers have been removed.It’s best to buy the whole head instead of chopped or half-cut cabbage heads because they start losing nutrients.
Potato substitute suggestions in this soup
Potato is added to give creaminess to this purple cabbage soup. If you don’t want to use potatoes, following are some substitute suggestions:
Sweet potato: However, then your soup will be slightly sweeter.Boiled/ canned cannellini beans or chickpeasTurnip/ RutabagaCauliflower
The taste of this soup will slightly change with each of these ingredients.
How to make?
Making red cabbage soup is very easy, you just need to follow these steps:
Roughly chop cabbage. Peel and chop the potatoes too. Since we will be blending the vegetables in the soup, you can roughly chop all the vegetables.Heat oil in a pot. Add garlic and onion. Saute until the onion becomes translucent.Add cabbage, potato, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Saute for a few minutes. Sauteing for a few minutes before adding the stock brings out the flavor of cabbage but don’t overcook it as it will be cooked with the stock too.Add vegetable stock, mix everything and cover the pot. Cook for around 20 minutes.Remove the lid and blend the soup with a hand blender until it turns smooth and creamy. If you don’t have a hand blender, you can also use a stand blender. However, if you are using the stand blender allow the soup to reach room temperature before blending.Add almond milk to the soup and mix. Switch off the gas.Finally, add lime juice. Drizzle some olive oil/ almond milk on top and garnish with fresh dill. Enjoy your delicious purple cabbage potato soup.
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How to serve?
Red cabbage soup can be served with some breadsticks, garlic bread, oven roasted potatoes, a simple sandwich, or just a bowl of salad on the side.
How to store?
To store this soup just put it in an air-tight container and keep in the fridge. It will be fine for 3-4 days.
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