Description
A wholesome and comforting Chicken Cabbage Soup featuring tender chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth enhanced with white miso paste and lemon juice. Perfect for a nutritious and cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion - diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup carrots - sliced
- 1 cup celery - sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms - sliced
- 3 garlic cloves - minced
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage - about half a medium head
Protein
- 1 pound boneless - skinless chicken thighs, whole
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt - plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
Liquids and Finishing Touches
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the diced onions, sliced carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Chicken and Seasonings: Place the whole chicken thighs over the cooked vegetables. Add the chopped cabbage, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients and add the bay leaf.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is fully cooked.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and shred them into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the white miso paste. Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes to incorporate the flavors.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the soup from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, ideally with crusty bread.
Notes
- Chicken thighs provide a richer flavor, but chicken breasts or a mix can be used instead.
- Use reduced-sodium chicken broth to control sodium levels if desired.
- If the cabbage flavor is strong, add an extra splash of lemon juice at the end to balance the taste.
- White miso adds depth without heaviness. It can be omitted or substituted with a splash of soy sauce if preferred.
- Enhance the soup by adding white beans, potatoes, or spinach for more texture and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
