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White Bean Cabbage Soup

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White bean cabbage soup is a comforting vegetable soup made with tender cabbage, creamy white beans, and simple seasoning for everyday meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 92
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups green or white cabbage thinly sliced
  • 2 cans 15 oz each white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Bay leaf Optional
  • Dried thyme or oregano Optional
  • Lemon juice Optional
  • Fresh parsley Optional

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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soup pot with lid

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and a pinch of salt.
  3. Cook 5-6 minutes until soft.
  4. Add carrots and cook 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  6. Add cabbage and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring until slightly softened.
  7. Add white beans and broth.
  8. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.
  9. Simmer 25–30 minutes, until vegetables are tender and flavors are blended.
  10. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Add herbs or lemon juice if desired.
  12. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5096IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Creamier texture: mash some beans in the pot
More depth: add tomato paste or smoked paprika
Grow-it-yourself: cabbage thrives in cool seasons
Meal prep: tastes even better the next day

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