Peasant Soup Recipe

Name: Peasant Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan); 1 small ham steak, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 celery rib with its greens, chopped; 1 leek, cleaned and sliced into half-moons; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1 small head of cabbage, cut into large pieces; 1 teaspoon sugar; Coarse salt; 4 cups chicken stock or broth; 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans; Coarse black pepper; Crusty bread; 1 bottle red Bordeaux wine, for the chef and the last few swallows of soup!

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan)
1 small ham steak, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib with its greens, chopped
1 leek, cleaned and sliced into half-moons
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 small head of cabbage, cut into large pieces
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt
4 cups chicken stock or broth
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans
Coarse black pepper
Crusty bread
1 bottle red Bordeaux wine, for the chef and the last few swallows of soup!

1
Heat a soup pot over medium-high heat with the EVOO.
2
Add the soup fixins to the pot as you chop them: ham, carrots, onions, celery, leeks, garlic, and shallots.
3
Add the cabbage to the pot and sprinkle with the sugar and salt.
4
Add 2 cups water and cover the pot.
5
Steam the cabbage for 15 minutes.
6
Uncover the pot and add the stock and beans.
7
Crank the heat and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce the heat and keep at a low simmer.
9
Adjust the salt and pepper.
10
Serve with crusty bread, and dont forget to down the last few swallows with your trusty Bordeaux!

721

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan), 1 small ham steak, chopped, 2 carrots, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Peasant Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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