Hearty Cabbage Soup: Comfort in Every Savory Spoonful

This nutritious Cabbage Soup combines tender vegetables and hearty beans for warm comfort in every bowl.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 15

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

6 cups Chicken Stock Substitute with vegetable stock for vegetarian version.
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Serves as the base for the soup.
1 head Cabbage Green, savoy, or napa cabbage can all be used.
2 stalks Celery
2 medium Carrots
1 large Onion
1 can Great Northern Beans Drained and rinsed.

For Flavor

3 cloves Garlic Minced.
5 sprigs Fresh Thyme Substitute dried thyme (1 teaspoon) if fresh isn't available.
1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving.
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

5- or 6-quart slow cooker

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Italian Cabbage Soup

In a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the chicken stock and tomato paste until combined.
Add cabbage, celery, carrots, onion, and beans. Toss in garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and salt, stirring gently.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours without opening the lid.
Check for tenderness, remove thyme and bay leaf.
Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding to the slow cooker. Adjust salt according to stock saltiness.

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