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Crockpot Cabbage Soup

This crockpot cabbage soup is a simple, hearty dish that comes together with minimal effort. Using slow cooking, it transforms humble ingredients like cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes into a tender, flavorful broth with soft vegetables and a comforting aroma. The final dish has a thick, rustic texture perfect for cozy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 large carrots diced
  • 1 head cabbage shredded
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika optional for smoky flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Crockpot (6-8 quart)
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients: chopped onion, diced carrots, shredded cabbage, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Prepare your crockpot by placing it on the countertop.
  2. Chop the onion into small pieces and dice the carrots into bite-sized chunks. Shred the cabbage into strips about the width of your fingers. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
  3. Layer the chopped onions and diced carrots at the bottom of the crockpot. Add the shredded cabbage on top, spreading it evenly.
  4. Pour the vegetable broth over the vegetables, then add the canned diced tomatoes with their juice. Sprinkle the minced garlic and smoked paprika evenly over everything.
  5. Season the mixture generously with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the crockpot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or high for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. After the cooking time, open the lid and check the tenderness of the vegetables. The cabbage should be soft and wilted, and the broth fragrant and slightly thickened.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon if desired. Stir gently to combine everything well.
  8. Ladle the piping hot soup into bowls, revealing tender vegetables in a flavorful, rustic broth. Serve with crusty bread for a cozy meal.
  9. Enjoy your comforting crockpot cabbage soup—perfect for chilly nights or a quick, nourishing dinner.

Notes

For added protein, toss in cooked beans or diced cooked chicken during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Feel free to swap in different seasonings like thyme or dill for variation.