Description

Herby Cabbage in Parmesan Broth is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender cabbage wedges gently simmered in a savory vegetable broth enriched with melting Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. This easy stovetop recipe combines aromatic onions, garlic, thyme, parsley, and chives to create a creamy broth that perfectly complements the mild cabbage, making it a perfect light lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

1 medium green cabbage, cored and cut into 8 wedges
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 bay leaf
Extra chopped fresh herbs for garnish

Broth and Seasoning

4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste

Dairy and Fats

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot with lid, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Then stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add Cabbage and Broth: Carefully arrange the cabbage wedges in the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the bay leaf, fresh or dried thyme, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Simmer Cabbage: Cover the pot and let the cabbage simmer for 20 minutes. Turn the cabbage wedges once halfway through cooking to ensure even tenderness, until the cabbage is tender but still holds its shape.
Create Parmesan Broth: Remove the lid and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the broth to become slightly creamy. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Season and Add Fresh Herbs: Taste the broth and adjust salt as necessary. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and chives to infuse fresh herbal flavor.
Serve: Place cabbage wedges into shallow bowls and ladle the savory Parmesan broth over them generously. Garnish with extra chopped fresh herbs and additional grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

You can substitute fresh thyme with dried thyme, but use less as dried herbs are more concentrated.
For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth or a good quality store-bought broth.
This dish is best served warm and fresh but can be gently reheated on the stovetop.
To make it gluten-free, ensure the vegetable broth is certified gluten-free.
Adjust salt carefully as Parmesan cheese adds saltiness to the broth.