White Bean And Cabbage Soup Recipe

Name: White Bean And Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 meaty ham bone (or ham shank); 1/2 pound dried Great Northern beans; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup diced onion; 3 cloves minced garlic; 2 large carrots sliced into thin rounds; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups chicken broth (and up to 2 cups more); 1/2 head small cabbage, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 meaty ham bone (or ham shank)
1/2 pound dried Great Northern beans
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
3 cloves minced garlic
2 large carrots sliced into thin rounds
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
4 cups chicken broth (and up to 2 cups more)
1/2 head small cabbage, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

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["Soak the beans overnight in water and then the next day, change the water and bring them up to a boil in a medium sauce pan and then simmer for about 45 minutes until tender. Save about 2 cups of the bean broth.", "Place the ham bone or shank in a large soup pot and cover with about 4 quarts of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. Remove the bone, cool a bit and then pick off the meat and reserve. Save the ham broth.", "Saute the onion, carrot and garlic in the olive oil until softened in a large soup pot.", "Add the bay leaf and crushed red pepper and give everything a good stir.", "Add the bean, ham and chicken broths to the pot, bring up to the boil and then simmer for about 20 minutes.", "Add the cooked beans and reserved ham bits and bring back up to the boil. Add the chopped cabbage and simmer another 15 to 20 minutes. If you'd like your soup ""soupier"" add the extra 2 cups of chicken broth at this time. Season to taste with salt and pepper."]

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 meaty ham bone (or ham shank), 1/2 pound dried Great Northern beans, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, White Bean And Cabbage 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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White Bean And Cabbage Soup

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