Herby Cabbage in Parmesan Broth (Print Version)

Tender cabbage simmered in savory parmesan broth with fresh thyme, parsley, and chives for a comforting side dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage, cored and cut into 8 wedges
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Broth

04 - 4 cups vegetable broth
05 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Herbs & Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - Salt to taste

→ To Serve

13 - Extra chopped herbs
14 - Extra grated Parmesan

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large wide pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
02 - Arrange cabbage wedges in pot. Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaf, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
03 - Cover and simmer 20 minutes, turning cabbage once halfway through, until tender but not falling apart.
04 - Remove lid and stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes until cheese melts and broth becomes creamy. Discard bay leaf.
05 - Taste and add salt if needed. Stir in parsley and chives.
06 - Serve cabbage wedges in shallow bowls with broth. Garnish with extra herbs and Parmesan.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It turns humble cabbage into something elegant enough to serve at a dinner party.
  • The Parmesan broth is so flavorful you'll want to sip it straight from the bowl.
  • It comes together in under an hour with ingredients you probably already have.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day after the flavors marry overnight.
02 -
  • Don't add salt until after the Parmesan goes in, I oversalted my first batch and learned that lesson the hard way.
  • Turn the cabbage wedges gently with tongs or a spatula, not a fork, or they'll break apart.
  • If your broth tastes flat, a squeeze of lemon juice at the end will wake everything up.
03 -
  • Use a wide pot instead of a tall one so the cabbage wedges fit in a single layer and cook evenly.
  • Save your Parmesan rinds and toss one into the broth while it simmers for even deeper flavor.
  • If you're making this ahead, stop before adding the fresh herbs and stir them in just before serving so they stay vibrant.
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