Peasant Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. dried white beans ⓘ
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil ⓘ
- 1 c. onion, chopped ⓘ
- 3 leeks (white only), chopped ⓘ
- 2 ribs celery, chopped ⓘ
- 3 carrots, chopped ⓘ
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 1 bay leaf ⓘ
- 8 c. vegetable stock ⓘ
- 3 parsnips, peeled and chopped ⓘ
- 1 ham slice, diced ⓘ
- 1/2 small cabbage, shredded ⓘ
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped ⓘ
- salt and pepper to taste ⓘ
Instructions
- Pick over beans and rinse.
- Soak overnight in water.
- Saute onions, leeks, celery and carrots in oil and cook covered over low heat until tender, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in thyme, bay leaf and stock.
- Add parsnips, ham and soaked beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer partially covered until beans are tender, about 40 minutes.
- Add cabbage and garlic and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
725
kcal
36% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).