Apple and Cabbage Bacon Soup
Apple and Cabbage Bacon Soup balances gentle sweetness from apple and cider with a tangy hit of vinegar, all wrapped around tender cabbage and smoky bacon. Caraway adds a warm, aromatic note, making each spoonful layered and comforting. Serve it for a cozy lunch or weeknight dinner, especially with chunks of crusty bread to soak up the broth.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apple and Cabbage Bacon Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the bacon pieces in a large pot and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- 2
Pour off the fat from the pot and add the olive oil, onion, garlic, and caraway seeds. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the chopped apple, vegetable broth, apple cider, cabbage, cider vinegar, and sugar. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, until the cabbage is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- 4
Cut the bread into large chunks and place them in the bottoms of six soup bowls. Ladle the soup over the bread and serve.
- Calories 391.37 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 16.27 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 62.82 g 23%
- Total Fat 9.64 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.37 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.52 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 1187.29 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 6.97 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 18.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.97 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 136.83 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.63 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 556.4 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 234.44 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 58.08 mg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Apple and Cabbage Bacon Soup is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cane Sugar, and Caraway Seed. Each serving provides about 391.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apple and Cabbage Bacon Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cane Sugar, Caraway Seed, Center-Cut Bacon. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apple and Cabbage Bacon Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 391.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apple and Cabbage Bacon Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Apple and Cabbage Bacon Soup healthy?
- Apple and Cabbage Bacon Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 391.37 calories and 16.27 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1187.29 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.37 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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