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Reboot Cabbage Soup with White Beans Recipe

April 18, 2020|By Carolyn Cohen
Reboot Cabbage Soup with White Beans - soup recipe by Carolyn Cohen

This soup will fill you up, add a little protein to your day and comfort you while you are getting back on track. It freezes well and comes together in a flash.

Ingredients

  • 1 green cabbage
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2½ tsp. kosher salt or 1½ tsp. sea
  • salt or more to taste
  • 8 cups/2 litres low/no sodium
  • vegetable broth.
  • 1 28-oz can whole tomatoes,
  • crushed*
  • 2 cups/500 ml water (I swish the
  • water into the empty can of
  • tomatoes before I pour the water
  • into the soup)
  • 1 15-19-oz jar or can white beans,
  • drained and rinsed or 8 oz cooked
  • chicken, diced or shredded
  • Plenty of freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove the core from the cabbage and slice the cabbage in ¼-inch ribbons, set aside**.

  2. 2

    Heat a medium sized pot over med heat, add the oil.

  3. 3

    Add the onion, celery and carrots, sauté until soft, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the garlic, sauté for 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Add the cabbage and salt, sauté until wilted and softened, about 5-10 minutes, cover with the lid for a few minutes putting this time, stirring a few times.

  6. 6

    Add the broth, tomatoes, and beans or chicken, bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover with the lid and cook for 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serves 6 *I like San Marzano variety of tomatoes. Many different brands of tomatoes will can them. They are a variety of tomato vine ripened in San Marzano, Italy. They are much sweeter than regular tomatoes. They do not come diced or chopped, you must crush them with your hands or chop them with a knife. **Food Processor Tip: I like to use my food processor for all my chopping and slicing. I chop the onion, celery, carrot and garlic in the processor then put all of that in the heated pot with the oil. While that is cooking, I switch to the slicer blade on my processor and slice the cabbage in ribbons. I add the cabbage and the salt to the onion mixture in the pot.

Tips & Storage

How to Store
Soup stores beautifully! Keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. The flavors often improve overnight.
Can I Freeze This?
Most soups freeze wonderfully for up to 3 months. Cool completely, then store in freezer-safe containers leaving room for expansion. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Make Ahead Tip
This soup is perfect for meal prep. Make a big batch on Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week. Simply reheat on the stovetop over medium heat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make Reboot Cabbage Soup with White Beans?

This Reboot Cabbage Soup with White Beans recipe by Carolyn Cohen includes step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. You'll need 20 ingredients and the recipe is designed for home cooks of all skill levels.

Can I freeze this reboot cabbage soup with white beans?

Absolutely. This soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Cool completely and store in freezer-safe containers. The flavors often taste even better the next day.