The Story & Intro
Bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passion it’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile.
Today, I’m wrapping you in a warm culinary hug with this Creamy Cabbage Soup, a recipe that feels like home the moment it starts simmering. I still remember the first chilly evening I made creamy cabbage soup after moving to the U.S. I was missing my family, the rhythm of French life, and those long, slow dinners where soup was never “just soup.” It was comfort, conversation, and care in a bowl.
This creamy cabbage soup quickly became my go-to when I needed something soothing but still nourishing. The cabbage melts into tenderness, the broth turns velvety, and every spoonful feels grounding. I love how humble ingredients transform into something luxurious without being fussy. That’s the magic of cooking, isn’t it?
If you’ve ever thought cabbage was boring, this creamy cabbage soup is here to change your mind. It’s cozy, budget-friendly, and surprisingly elegant. Whether you’re cooking for your family, meal-prepping for the week, or just craving something warm, this recipe will become a favorite. I’ve made this creamy cabbage soup countless times, and it never fails to bring calm and comfort to the table.
🛒 Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for this creamy cabbage soup. Simple ingredients, big comfort.
- Green cabbage, chopped
- Yellow onion, diced
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Butter or olive oil
- Vegetable or chicken broth
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Potatoes, diced (for natural creaminess)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried thyme or bay leaf
- Optional: carrots, celery, or leeks
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Build the base
Start by melting butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and let it bloom for about 30 seconds your kitchen will already smell amazing.
Step 2: Add the vegetables
Toss in the chopped cabbage and diced potatoes. Stir well so everything gets coated in that buttery goodness. Let the cabbage soften slightly; this helps deepen the flavor of the creamy cabbage soup.
Step 3: Simmer gently
Pour in the broth, add thyme or a bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Step 4: Blend to creamy perfection
Remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until mostly smooth, leaving a little texture if you like. This step is where the creamy cabbage soup truly comes together.
Step 5: Add the cream
Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup warm through for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. That’s it simple, cozy, and irresistibly creamy.
⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Perfect for weeknights when you want something comforting without spending hours in the kitchen.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
This creamy cabbage soup is wonderful on its own, but here are a few of my favorite ways to serve it:
- With crusty bread or a warm baguette 🥖
- Topped with crispy bacon bits or croutons
- Finished with fresh parsley or chives
- Alongside a simple green salad
- As a starter before a roasted chicken dinner
For a French-inspired touch, I love adding a small swirl of cream and cracked black pepper right before serving.
📝 Notes
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream for milk or coconut milk.
- Add shredded chicken or white beans for extra protein.
- This creamy cabbage soup thickens as it cools add a splash of broth when reheating.
- It freezes beautifully for up to 2 months.
🧾 Recipe Card
Creamy Cabbage Soup 🥣
⏱️ Time
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 50 min
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 small green cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cups broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp thyme
👩🍳 Instructions
- Sauté onion in butter until soft.
- Add garlic, cabbage, and potatoes.
- Pour in broth and simmer 25 minutes.
- Blend until creamy.
- Stir in cream, season, and serve warm.
📝 Notes
Customize with bacon, herbs, or extra veggies.
🍽️ Nutrition
Calories: ~240 per serving
Rich in fiber, comforting, and satisfying.
Conclusion
This Creamy Cabbage Soup is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s humble, nourishing, and full of warmth the kind of recipe you come back to again and again. Every time I make it, I’m reminded why I fell in love with cooking in the first place: simple ingredients, shared with love, creating beautiful moments.
Whether you’re curled up on a cold evening or serving family around the table, this creamy cabbage soup brings people looks of contentment and quiet smiles. And that, my friends, is the real magic of food. 💛
