Parmesan Cabbage Soup

Name: Parmesan Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated; 1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving (optional); 1 small head of green cabbage (about 1¼ pounds), cored and coarsely chopped (about 9 cups); 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea or table salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 2 quarts vegetable or chicken stock; 1 cup long-grain rice; 5 thyme sprigs; 2 Parmesan rinds, or use another 2 tablespoons grated cheese; 1 lemon; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 1 cup chopped fresh dill or cilantro, or a combination

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

This warming, nourishing soup, thickened with rice, is full of soft strands of green cabbage. Parmesan is used here in two ways: The rinds are simmered in with the broth, and the cheese is grated and sprinkled on top, adding complexity and body. If you like a kick, you can increase the red-pepper flakes, or leave them out entirely for a supremely gentle broth. Add a squeeze of lemon right at the end if you like your soup on the tart side.

Updated at: Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:01:47 GMT