Low Sodium Rosemary-Garlic Cabbage Soup

Total time1 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time45 min

This soup builds its flavor the slow way, starting with softened onion and thinly sliced garlic before carrots, celery, cabbage, and cubed sweet potato join the pot to soak up turmeric and ginger. A generous pour of bone broth, fresh rosemary, and thyme simmers everything into tender, deeply savory territory, while a finishing splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the whole pot right before serving. It's the kind of soup that leans on real vegetables, warming spice, and time on the stove for its flavor rather than a heavy hand with the shaker. Fresh parsley scattered over each bowl adds a clean, herby lift at the end. Simple, comforting, and easy to portion out for the week, it's a solid choice if you're watching your sodium intake but still want a bowl that tastes rich and fully seasoned.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 tbsp olive oil
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
3 stalks celery, sliced
½ small head green cabbage (about 4 cups), cored and roughly chopped
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
6 cups bone broth
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 2 minutes. Watch closely so it does not brown too quickly.

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