Healthy Regional Recipes Healthy European Recipes Healthy Italian Recipes Healthy Italian Soup Recipes Italian Peasant Soup with Cabbage, Beans & Cheese 4.5 (6) 6 Reviews A well-stocked pantry is a good starting point for making a hearty homemade soup like this one--just add some fresh vegetables, bread and cheese and you've got dinner (and tomorrow's lunch). By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings, 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie High Fiber Vegetarian Healthy Aging Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 19-ounce or 15-1/2-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed, divided 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, halved and sliced 4 cups shredded Savoy cabbage, (1/2 medium head) 3 cloves garlic, minced, plus 1 clove garlic, halved 3 14-1/2-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or 5 1/4 cups vegetable broth Freshly ground pepper, to taste 8 1/2-inch-thick slices day-old whole-wheat country bread 1 cup grated fontina cheese, or 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Directions Mash 1 1/2 cups beans with a fork. Heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or soup pot. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cabbage and minced garlic; cook, stirring often, until the cabbage has wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth, mashed beans and whole beans; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with pepper. Shortly before the soup is ready, toast bread lightly and rub with the cut side of the garlic clove (lightly or heavily depending on taste). Divide toast among 8 soup plates. Ladle soup over the toast and sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon oil over each serving. Serve immediately. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through step 2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 305 Calories 11g Fat 37g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 305 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 37g 13% Dietary Fiber 10g 35% Total Sugars 4g Protein 16g 31% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 16mg 5% Vitamin A 474IU 9% Vitamin C 15mg 16% Folate 104mcg 26% Sodium 868mg 38% Calcium 149mg 11% Iron 3mg 15% Magnesium 64mg 15% Potassium 610mg 13% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved