A hearty and comforting soup that captures the essence of rustic Italian cuisine. This flavorful blend of savory sausage, tender cabbage, and aromatic vegetables simmers in a rich broth, creating a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
46 g
Cholesterol
27 mg
Fiber
11 g
Protein
22 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Sodium
1457 mg
Sugar
6 g
Fat
12 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
In a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and crumbly. Drain off any excess grease, leaving a thin layer in the pot. (5-7 minutes)
02
Step
Add the carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. (3-4 minutes)
03
Step
Pour in the chicken broth, then add the drained great Northern beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chopped cabbage, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Bring the soup to a simmer.
04
Step
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded, about 20-25 minutes. (20-25 minutes)
05
Step
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
06
Step
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.
For a richer flavor, use bone-in chicken broth.
If you don't have great Northern beans, cannellini beans or other white beans work well.
This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. In fact, the flavors often improve after a day or two in the refrigerator.
To make this soup vegetarian, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth. Consider adding a tablespoon of olive oil to the pot at the beginning for added richness.
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Litzy Johnson
Jun 1, 2025I'm not a huge fan of Italian sausage, so I used ground turkey instead and it was still delicious!
Merritt Boyer
May 24, 2025This soup is amazing! So easy to make and the whole family loved it.
Lexi Goyette
Apr 21, 2025I added a parmesan rind while it simmered and it gave the soup such a nice depth of flavor!
Eloy Kub
Apr 7, 2025I doubled the amount of cabbage because we love it. It was perfect!