French White Bean and Cabbage Soup

Warm up with a bowl of hearty and wholesome French White Bean and Cabbage Soup, a comforting dish that’s both nourishing and easy to make. This rustic recipe combines tender white beans, thinly sliced green cabbage, and aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth infused with fresh thyme and bay leaf. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 50 minutes and can effortlessly serve a family of six. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying vegetarian meal or a light yet filling starter, this soup delivers with its rich, earthy flavors and a touch of freshness from chopped parsley garnish. Bursting with fiber and protein, it’s a nutritious take on classic French comfort food that’s simple, wholesome, and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 cups cooked white beans (e.g., cannellini or Great Northern beans), drained and rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced cabbage to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly wilted.

Step 5

Add the white beans, vegetable broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.

Step 7

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the pot.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2963.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1747.8

Total Fat 43.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6027.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 276.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.2g	0%
Total Sugars 57.9g
Protein 84.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 954.2mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 6459.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.3%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 60.2%