Thai-Inspired Red Cabbage Soup

About this recipe

This Thai-inspired red cabbage soup combines the flavors of lemongrass, Thai chili, and lime to create a vibrant and refreshing dish. Packed with nutritious vegetables like red cabbage, celery, and onion, this soup is both healthy and satisfying. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, it offers a tantalizing taste of Southeast Asia that you can easily prepare at home.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 small red cabbage, shredded
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
• 1 Thai chili, sliced
• 1.5 liters vegetable broth
• 1 lime, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Sauté onion, celery, garlic, lemongrass, and Thai chili until softened.

3. 3

   Add red cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove and discard lemongrass stalk.

6. 6

   Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.

7. 7

   Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.