1 head cabbage (green cabbage), chopped into 1-2 inch pieces, core removed
1 medium onion, diced
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 medium carrots, sliced
2–3 stalks celery, diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
2–3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred), cubed
2–3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a 5-6 quart pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and saute for 5 minutes until clear and soft.
Add minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
Stir in chopped cabbage and cubed potatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt.
Sprinkle in dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to distribute spices evenly.
Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to boil. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup coconut milk. For thicker soup, use immersion blender to blend about half the soup until smooth, leaving the other half chunky for texture.
Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture. Lite versions work but won’t be as rich.
Don’t rush the onion sauteing step as it builds the flavor base for the entire soup.
Green cabbage works best for this recipe. Remove the tough core before chopping.
Soup stores well in the refrigerator for 4-5 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
For slow cooker method, cook all ingredients except coconut milk on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours, then stir in coconut milk before serving.