Description
This Italian White Bean, Cabbage, and Sausage Soup is a hearty and flavorful meal that combines spicy or mild breakfast sausage with tender cabbage, great northern beans, diced tomatoes, and aromatic Italian herbs. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this soup comes together quickly in under 30 minutes and delivers a savory, comforting bowl packed with protein and vegetables.
Ingredients
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Sausage and Aromatics
- 1 pound hot or regular breakfast sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
Vegetables and Beans
- 1 small cabbage, sliced into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned great northern beans, drained
Liquids and Seasonings
- 48 ounces chicken broth (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage and Cook Onions: In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the sausage until it is almost fully browned. Add the diced onions and continue cooking for a few minutes until the sausage is browned through and the onions are tender and translucent.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: Stir in the sliced cabbage, drained beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and thyme. Mix everything thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the cabbage to soften and the flavors to meld together. Once the cabbage is tender, the soup is ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- This hearty soup is full of flavor and packed with more vegetables and meat than broth, making it both filling and nutritious.
- It is quick to prepare, coming together in under 30 minutes, ideal for busy weeknights.
- You can use either hot or mild breakfast sausage depending on your spice preference.
- Feel free to substitute great northern beans with cannellini or navy beans if desired.
- Leftovers store well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1103 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
