White bean cabbage soup is quiet, steady comfort. It’s the kind of meal that simmers gently and fills the kitchen with a sense of calm. Cabbage softens into silky strands, white beans add body and warmth, and the broth brings everything together without needing much else.
This soup comes from practicality. Cabbage stores well. Beans are filling and dependable. Together, they create a meal that feels complete, even with just a few ingredients. It’s food meant to nourish without drama the kind you come back to again and again.
In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, white bean cabbage soup represents resilience. It shows how vegetables and legumes can anchor a meal, stretch a budget, and support health without feeling heavy or restrictive. Simple food, cooked well, still matters.
White Bean Cabbage Soup
Ingredients
Equipment
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and a pinch of salt.
- Cook 5-6 minutes until soft.
- Add carrots and cook 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add cabbage and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring until slightly softened.
- Add white beans and broth.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer 25–30 minutes, until vegetables are tender and flavors are blended.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add herbs or lemon juice if desired.
- Serve warm.