Vegetable Cabbage Soup

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Cabbage soup gets a boost of fiber and heartiness with the addition of beans. A simple tomato broth is brightened by fresh herbs and has slight heat from crushed red pepper. Serve with crusty bread.

Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 6 cups chopped green cabbage

  • 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped

  • 2 large celery stalks, chopped

  • 1 (28-ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added great northern beans, rinsed

  • 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus torn leaves for garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cabbage, carrots and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage starts to wilt, about 8 minutes.

  2. Stir in tomatoes, beans, broth, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, until the cabbage is tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and thyme. Garnish with parsley leaves, if desired.

    Vegetable Cabbage Soup
    Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is cabbage good for you?

    Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that's loaded with nutrition, especially vitamins C and K. Plant compounds in cabbage have been linked with fighting cancer and reducing inflammation. Two of the antioxidants in cabbage—lutein and zeaxanthin—are known for their eye health properties. Brassica vegetables, like cabbage, have been linked with reduced cholesterol, which in turn, reduces the risk of heart disease.

  • Are great northern beans healthy?

    Great northern beans are a type of small white bean that provides a wealth of nutrition, including plant protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, iron and magnesium. Like all other beans, great northern beans are loaded with antioxidants, which means they help lower disease-causing inflammation and chronic disease. Thanks to their fiber content, these beans also help stabilize blood sugar.

  • Can I make this ahead?

    Absolutely! This soup remains good in the fridge for up to five days, and you can freeze it for up to two months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253 Calories
4g Fat
43g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 16g 57%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 10g 20%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Vitamin A 6587IU 132%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 86mcg 22%
Vitamin K 118mcg 98%
Sodium 467mg 20%
Calcium 181mg 14%
Iron 5mg 28%
Magnesium 65mg 15%
Potassium 998mg 21%
Zinc 3mg 27%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Additional reporting by
Carrie Myers, M.S.
Carrie Myers
Carrie Myers is a portfolio entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the health and wellness space. As a freelance writer and editor, Carrie has worked for both consumer and trade print and online publications. She's been quoted in several articles as a health and fitness expert. Carrie is also a certified life and wellness coach and exercise physiologist, and the founder of CarrieMichele Co., a lifestyle company that helps women create lives they love where they can be authentic.

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