Cabbage Soup in a Jar

This Cabbage Soup in a Jar is a fresh, colorful mix of veggies and spices that transforms into a cozy, comforting soup the moment you pour in boiling water.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 13

Resting Time 12

Total Time 25

Servings serving

Calories 240kcal

Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 tsp tomato powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp sweet paprika
¼ tsp dried oregano
⅛ tsp turmeric
a pinch black pepper
3 tbsp chickpeas, from a can, rinsed and fully dried
3 tbsp carrot, shredded
3 tbsp leek, thinly sliced
1 cup cabbage, finely shredded
⅛ tsp dried herb mix

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Instructions

Add the vegetable bouillon powder, tomato powder, garlic powder, sweet paprika, dried oregano, turmeric, and black pepper to the bottom of a clean 650 ml jar.
1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder, 1 tsp tomato powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp sweet paprika, ¼ tsp dried oregano, ⅛ tsp turmeric, a pinch black pepper
Add the chickpeas first, then the shredded carrot and sliced leek. Fill the rest of the jar loosely with finely shredded cabbage.
3 tbsp chickpeas, from a can, rinsed and fully dried, 3 tbsp carrot, shredded, 3 tbsp leek, thinly sliced, 1 cup cabbage, finely shredded, ⅛ tsp dried herb mix
Sprinkle the dried herb mix over the cabbage and close the jar tightly.
Keep the jar in the fridge for 2–4 days. When you're ready to eat, pour in boiling water, close the lid for 12 minutes, then stir and enjoy.

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Notes

🔀 Recipe Variations

🫘 Chickpea & Corn Mix. Swap part of the chickpeas for a spoonful of canned corn (well-dried). It adds sweetness and a beautiful pop of color.

🌶️ Spicy Cabbage Jar. Add a tiny pinch of chili powder or cayenne to the dry base for a gentle heat that warms the whole soup.

🍄 Mushroom Boost. Mix in 1 tablespoon of very thinly sliced raw mushrooms — they soften beautifully once the boiling water is added.

🍋 Herb & Lemon Twist. Add a tiny pinch of dried lemon zest or include a lemon wedge on the side to squeeze in right before eating for a bright, fresh finish.

🫙 Storage & Make-Ahead

🧊 Storage:

This jar keeps well in the fridge for 2–4 days as long as everything is completely dry and the lid is tightly sealed. The veggies stay crisp, the spices stay fragrant, and the whole mix remains fresh until you’re ready to pour in boiling water. It’s a simple, reliable make-ahead option that waits patiently for you whenever you need a warm, nourishing meal.

⏳ Make-ahead tip:

Prep a few jars at once and keep them in the fridge — it takes only minutes, and you’ll always have a cozy, nourishing meal ready the moment hunger shows up.

🚗 Great for on-the-go:

Take the jar with you and add boiling water whenever you're ready — it’s spill-safe and travel-friendly.

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