Cabbage and White Bean Stew
Our series on Power Soups continues with this luscious white bean stew.If you haven't caught all the installments yet, now's the time! White beans are one of the most delicious soup ingredients! This is extra budget-friendly because it's made using dried beans.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried white beans soaked overnight
- 2 ounces bacon diced
- 1 cup onion peeled and diced
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 8 ounces cabbage sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place the beans in a pot and fill it with water to cover them. Soak the white beans overnight. Or, bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let stand for one hour. Cook until tender, about 1-2 hours, over low simmering heat. Replace water as needed. Strain in a colander until ready to use.
- Saute the onion and celery in a large Dutch oven pot with bacon. When the onion is translucent, after 3 minutes, add the cabbage, broth, water, and seasonings. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Add the beans. Cook all together for about 15 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
- Serve the soup hot with your favorite bread. Top the soup red pepper flakes and parsley to serve.
Notes
Nutrition information: Serving: 1cup | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 933mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 5mg
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