Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes Cabbage-Vegetable Soup 3.3 (296) Close Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 6 This winter soup is well-spiced and full of nourishing vegetables. Directions Halve leeks lengthwise; rinse thoroughly, pat dry, and cut into 1/2-inch slices. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add leeks and garlic and cook, stirring, until leeks begin to soften, 2 minutes. Add potato, broth, and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Stir in cabbage and season generously with salt and pepper. Return soup to a boil, then reduce to a rapid simmer. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook's Notes For added protein, stir in a can of rinsed, drained cannelloni beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking.