Imagine a soup so comforting it feels like a warm hug on a chilly day - that's exactly what this Cabbage and White Bean Soup with Sausage delivers! Packed with robust flavors, tender cabbage, and savory sausage, this one-pot wonder transforms simple ingredients into a meal that will have your family racing to the dinner table. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a soul-satisfying lunch, this recipe is about to become your new cold-weather obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage, sliced
- 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing sausage, chopping cabbage, dicing onion, and mincing garlic. Ensure white beans are drained and rinsed.
- Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned and slightly crisp, approximately 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove sausage from pot and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- In the same pot, add diced onions and cook until they become translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30-45 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add chopped cabbage to the pot and stir, allowing it to start wilting and absorbing the flavors from the sausage fat and onions.
- Pour in chicken broth and add drained white beans. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Return browned sausage to the pot and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot in deep bowls, ensuring each serving has a good mix of sausage, beans, and cabbage.
Tips
- • For maximum flavor, use high-quality sausage like Italian or Spanish chorizo • Don't rush the sausage browning - those crispy edges add incredible depth • Make sure to drain and rinse beans thoroughly to prevent a starchy texture • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some beans against the pot's side while cooking • This soup tastes even better the next day, so don't hesitate to make it in advance • For extra richness, add a splash of white wine when sautéing the onions • Garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for an elegant touch
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 45mg
