Italian Cabbage Bean Soup Recipes

ITALIAN CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, whisk together stock and tomato paste. Stir in vegetables, beans, garlic and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours., Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf. If desired, serve with cheese.

BEAN CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute celery and onion in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, potato and carrot; saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the beef broth, beans, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in cabbage. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Just before serving, stir in rice and cheese.

ITALIAN CABBAGE & BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large stockpot.
• Bring everything to a boil and let boil for 30 minutes or until veggies are done.

RIBOLLITA (REBOILED ITALIAN CABBAGE SOUP)

Steps:

• Sort and rinse the beans before placing them in a large pot with the water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover, and let stand 1 1/2 hours. Drain.
• Place the beans, chicken broth, garlic, sage leaves, bay leaves, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 2 hours. Cool. Remove 1 cup of beans. Discard the bay leaves and sage leaves. Blend the remaining bean mixture with a hand mixer until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until transparent, about 10 minutes. Combine the carrots, celery, potatoes, cabbage, Swiss chard, and kale with the onions. Stir in the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and cook until greens have wilted, stirring at least once, about 20 minutes. Stir in the pureed bean mixture, and cook 40 minute until the mixture thickens. Stir in the reserved beans. Adjust seasonings to taste. Add the toasted bread slices; cook until bread is soaked, about 10 minutes longer. Cool, and refrigerate overnight.
• Reheat the soup over low heat until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve each serving garnished with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND CABBAGE SOUP WITH WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• In large soup pot, cook italian sausage in olive oil on medium heat until cooked through. Remove sausage, cut it into cubes, & set aside.
• Saute onion and celery in same pot 5 minutes.
• Add garlic, saute 3 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, water, carrots, and potatoes. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium, cook until potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add cabbage, italian sausage, and beans. Cook until cabbage is tender.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot with italian bread and a good cheese.