Jack's Cabbage Bean Soup

Warm, hearty, and full of vibrant veggies, Jack's Cabbage Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like tender green cabbage, creamy cannellini beans, and aromatic vegetables, this one-pot wonder delivers big on flavor while staying delightfully wholesome. A medley of dried thyme, paprika, and a fragrant bay leaf infuses the broth with savory depth, while the tangy sweetness of diced tomatoes balances each spoonful perfectly. Ready in just 50 minutes, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for meal prep or satisfying weeknight dinners. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a cozy, heart-healthy meal the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon 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 diced onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the shredded cabbage to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2873.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1530.9

Total Fat 55.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.3g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 6895.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.9g	0%
Total Sugars 55.6g
Protein 59.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 747.6mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 6071.5mg	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: 31.2%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 53.9%