Hearty Cabbage and White Bean Soup: Warm Winter Comfort 🥣
Cabbage & White Bean Soup 🥣
Description: A very hearty, homestyle type of soup that is perfect for a snowy winter day. As an option, you can also add pieces of sliced kielbasa to make it more meaty.
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 tbsp | Butter |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Carrots |
| 1 | Caraway seed |
| 2 cups | Green cabbage |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 1 tbsp | Light brown sugar |
| 1 cup | Diced tomatoes |
| 1 can | White beans |
| 1 tbsp | Cider vinegar |
| 1/4 cup | Parsley |
| 1 | Celery rib |
Instructions
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Saute Onions: In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes, until softened and translucent.
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Add Vegetables: Add the chopped carrots and celery to the pot, and continue to cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add Caraway Seeds: Sprinkle caraway seeds into the pot and cook for an additional minute, until they become fragrant and release their aroma.
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Add Cabbage and Liquid: Stir in the sliced green cabbage, water, light brown sugar, and diced tomatoes. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 25 minutes. This allows all the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to become tender.
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Add Beans and Vinegar: After 25 minutes, uncover the pot and add the drained and rinsed white beans, along with the cider vinegar. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through.
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Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle chopped parsley over the soup for a burst of freshness and color. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 265.9
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 7.6mg
- Sodium: 304.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 43.4g
- Fiber: 9.4g
- Sugar: 11.4g
- Protein: 10.3g
Recipe Notes
- This soup is versatile and can be customized to suit your preferences. Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or bell peppers.
- For a heartier version, add sliced kielbasa or any other cooked sausage of your choice along with the beans.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
