Scandinavian Cabbage Soup
- SERVES
- 6
- SERVING SIZE
- 1-1/2 cups
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
This cheesy version of cabbage soup is inspired by an Old World recipe. Scandinavian Cabbage Soup is chock-full of veggies and creamy richness, making it a hearty and flavorful main dish, and it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish!
What You'll Need
- 1/2 stick butter
- 3 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup thin carrot slices
- 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
What to Do
- In a soup pot over medium-high heat, melt butter; saute cabbage, onion, celery, and carrots 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- Add corn, peas, milk, chicken broth, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; simmer about 15 minutes. Add cheese, stirring until melted; serve immediately.
Notes
- To lighten up this Scandinavian Cabbage Soup a bit, start with olive oil instead of butter and use a reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
- If you love finding new ways to cook with cabbage, then you should check out our collection of Easy Cabbage Recipes.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 364
- Calories from Fat 202
- Total Fat 22g 35 %
- Saturated Fat 14g 70 %
- Trans Fat 0.4g 0 %
- Protein 16g 32 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 66mg 22 %
- Sodium 1,268mg 53 %
- Total Carbohydrates 28g 9 %
- Dietary Fiber 4.4g 18 %
- Sugars 12g 0 %
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Morehouse17
Mar 28, 2018
This Scandinavian cabbage soup sounds really filling. It could be served as a meal in itself or used as a side dish. I love cabbage and I like to find other ways to prepare it outside of just steaming or as cole slaw. I plan to try it but cut the recipe in half because there are only two of us.
LazyKitties
Mar 15, 2018
I just made this for the first time today. I was worried that the cabbage flavor might overwhelm the dish, but that wasn't the case at all. It was so mild and delicious! I served it with Irish Soda Bread and I can't wait to get at those leftovers. I followed the recipe as shown, and I appreciate the fact that the vegetables are the focus in this dish, but if you're looking to bulk this up, I would suggest adding diced ham.
Delphine Bryant
Mar 12, 2018
We still have a few days of winter left and this would be a great soup to serve the family. Now my husband is not a fan of cabbage and I am wondering if I can get it past him in this recipe. Only one way to find out.
tantakringl 730155 3
Feb 26, 2018
An error in this recipe. It says 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese. Do you mean 2 cups (16 oz) or 1 cup (8 oz) ?
Test Kitchen Team
Feb 28, 2018
Good morning! There is no error in the measurement of cheese in the recipe. Cheese is measured in dry weight not liquid form, so 1 cup of shredded cheese equals 4 ounces and 2 cups would equal 8 ounces. We hope you enjoy! :)
hapalona22 6196432
Jan 29, 2018
Can this be made in an electric pressure cooker
Test Kitchen Team
Jan 30, 2018
Good morning! Yes, this soup recipe can be made in a pressure cooker. The Test Kitchen recommends cooking only the cabbage, onion, celery, and broth first for 8 minutes in the pressure cooker. Then add remaining ingredients and heat on stove top for 10 minutes. Enjoy! :)
suseeb
Apr 11, 2016
Margarine is only one molecule away from plastic. Even my cardiologists, recommends butter over margarine. As with everything, moderation is the key. I indtend to make this soup today using butter and adding Italian sausage.
nanajane
Oct 10, 2015
To make this healthier reduce butter by 2/3s, add a little vegetable stock to saute the veggies. Replace the milk with Almond Milk. It is delicious and the changes make it healthy too!
grannytina1 272961 6
Feb 17, 2018
almond milk?????? since when did almonds give milk? please read the back of these so-called "milks" all made with chemicals and unknown substances invented in a lab if you truly want to make it healthier u can use olive oil to saute but these changes will also affect the taste of the recipe to some degree I vote for the real thing
kimberleeraejewell 9502515
Feb 11, 2019
You can make almond milk at home. The ingredients are almonds and water, as are most store bought nut milks. They are NOT made with "unknown substances", and are significantly lower in carbs and sugar than dairy milk.
ojosazules
Apr 04, 2015
I used Kerrygold cheese. Instead of 3 cups milk I used 2 cups and 1 cup chicken broth. Sauteed in olive oil less butter touch of half and half. Added baby clams. Delightfully easy. Soothing
peacockflock 16235 97
Jan 31, 2014
I added the avocado, and once served, sprinkled the cheese and some bacon crumbles. WOW !! QUite tasty! Love the thyme smell through the house....
conniemoldenhauer 8662908
Oct 19, 2013
I can't stick to a recipe if I tried. But I stuck to this pretty good, and only added a pound of kielbasa sliced into 1/2" pieces to it. It was a bit cheesier than I prefer, but it was a really good soup and I would make it again! It is a very down-home, comforting kind of soup. My 91 year old dad gave it a two thumbs up.
conniemoldenhauer 8662908
Oct 19, 2013
I have to retract the rating as posted.... it should have been 5 stars!
sawitt501 2392208
Oct 04, 2013
Just a suggestion: for those who worry about cabbage and cabbage related vegetables that produce 'gas', adding a pinch of baking soda to these recipies or even preparing the vegetables plain with a pinch of the baking soda (not powder) will remove most of the side effects.
bkbirder
Oct 02, 2013
It would be great if you would add nutritional information for your recipes.
utahna2 8344566
Aug 13, 2013
judithirene777 I use olive oil instead of butter as I have congestive heart failure and it works just as well without all of the bad things in butter olive oil is good for you too!
jbnest 1227378
Dec 04, 2012
I made this and it is soooooooo good, my husband loved it, it is so easy and so good...
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