Description
Jamie Oliver’s Red Cabbage Soup delivers a hearty melody of winter comfort and British culinary charm. Rustic ingredients mingle with rich flavors, creating a warm bowl that celebrates seasonal vegetables with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables and Produce:
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) red cabbage, coarsely chopped (about ½ head)
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium apple, peeled and cubed
- 2 shallots, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Spices and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- Chopped fresh dill
- Sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm extra virgin olive oil in a capacious Dutch oven over moderate heat, creating a fragrant cooking base.
- Gently sauté finely diced shallots for 2-3 minutes until translucent, then introduce minced garlic and cook briefly until aromatic, approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Incorporate coarsely chopped red cabbage, diced russet potatoes, crisp apple cubes, and vegetable stock into the pot, complementing with brown sugar, tangy Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, and smoky paprika.
- Elevate temperature and bring the mixture to a robust boil, then immediately reduce heat to low, allowing the ingredients to simmer and meld flavors for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove pot from heat source and carefully purée the mixture using an immersion blender or standard blender until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold in heavy cream (33% to 36% milk fat), seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the soup’s depth and balance.
- Ladle into warmed serving bowls, garnishing with a generous swirl of tangy sour cream and delicate fresh dill fronds for a sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Leftovers keep perfectly in sealed containers, delivering delightful flavor improvements after 3-4 days and making meal planning a breeze.
- Garnishing with fresh dill transforms this humble soup into an Instagram-worthy dish that looks surprisingly sophisticated.
- Vegetarian and diet-friendly options include swapping cream for yogurt or using vegetable stock without compromising rich, complex flavors.
- Make-ahead magic happens when this soup sits overnight, allowing ingredients to meld and create even more intense, comforting taste sensations.
- Brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce work culinary alchemy, adding unexpected depth and subtle sweetness that elevates simple red cabbage.
- Fresh, crisp red cabbage ensures maximum nutrition and a stunning color that makes this soup as beautiful as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 112 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg