Simple Cabbage & White Bean Soup
Simple Cabbage & White Bean Soup brings together tender shreds of cabbage, creamy Great Northern beans, and a smooth leek–carrot base for a comforting bowl with gentle herb notes and a hint of tomato depth. It’s cozy and satisfying without feeling heavy, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch on cooler days.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Cabbage & White Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 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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- 49
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks and carrots, and cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add vegetable broth, stir in the tomato paste and Italian seasoning, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Use an immersion blender to puree the vegetables and liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Raise the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Stir in cabbage, red pepper flakes, and, if you like, a couple more pinches of salt. Return to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the beans and simmer until the beans are warmed through, about 5 minutes more.
- 5
Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs if desired, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Calories 285.37 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 13.12 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 45.79 g 17%
- Total Fat 5.57 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.18 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.44 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1044.74 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 9.02 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 5.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.89 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 170.22 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 743.44 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 211.95 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 33.48 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Simple Cabbage & White Bean Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cut Leeks, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, and Great Northern Beans. Each serving provides about 285.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Cabbage & White Bean Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Simple Cabbage & White Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Cut Leeks, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, Great Northern Beans, Green Cabbage. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Simple Cabbage & White Bean Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Simple Cabbage & White Bean Soup?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 285.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Cabbage & White Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Simple Cabbage & White Bean Soup healthy?
- Simple Cabbage & White Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 285.37 calories and 13.12 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1044.74 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.18 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, 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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