Minestra Cabbage Beans
Savor the comforting flavors of Minestra Cabbage Beans, a rustic Italian soup that's as healthy as it is hearty. This nourishing recipe combines tender green cabbage, creamy cannellini beans, and a medley of aromatic veggies like onion, carrot, and celery, all simmered in a rich vegetable broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a subtle bay leaf essence. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot wonder is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, offering six generous servings of warmth and flavor. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a touch of Parmesan for a finishing flourish, and pair it with crusty bread for the ultimate cozy meal. Ideal for anyone seeking wholesome comfort food, this Minestra is a delicious way to spotlight seasonal cabbage and pantry staples.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shredded cabbage to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt.
Stir in the cannellini beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Ladle the Minestra into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve hot with crusty bread on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1231 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 908 mg | 19% | |
*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.
