French Peasant Soup Recipe

Name: French Peasant Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. dried white navy beans; 1 qt. water; 8 slices bacon, chopped; 3 onions, sliced; 12 c. shredded cabbage (3 lb. head); 4 medium turnips, peeled and cubed; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 leeks, thickly sliced (optional); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 boiling potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 1/2 qt. water; 2 Tbsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves; 1 lb. uncooked garlic pork sausage, fresh or smoked (French, Italian or Polish)

Servings: persons

3/4 c. dried white navy beans
1 qt. water
8 slices bacon, chopped
3 onions, sliced
12 c. shredded cabbage (3 lb. head)
4 medium turnips, peeled and cubed
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 leeks, thickly sliced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 boiling potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 1/2 qt. water
2 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
1 lb. uncooked garlic pork sausage, fresh or smoked (French, Italian or Polish)

1
Wash beans.
2
Combine with 1 quart water in an 8-quart kettle. Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
4
Simmer beans until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Cook bacon.
5
Add to beans.
6
Cook onion slices in bacon fat until slightly browned on both sides.
7
Add to beans along with bacon fat.
8
Add remaining ingredients, except sausage.
9
Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
10
Add sausage and continue cooking until all vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
11
Remove sausage.

720

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. dried white navy beans, 1 qt. water, 8 slices bacon, chopped, 3 onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, French Peasant Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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French Peasant Soup

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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