Creamy Cabbage and Double Smoked Bacon Soup

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
25%
Creamy Cabbage and Double Smoked Bacon Soup
60 min.
4
702kcal

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Craving a hearty, flavorful soup that's both comforting and satisfying? Look no further than this Creamy Cabbage and Double Smoked Bacon Soup! This recipe is perfect for a chilly evening or a cozy weekend lunch. Combining tender cabbage with the rich, smoky flavors of double smoked bacon and Italian sausage, this soup is a delightful explosion of taste.

What makes this soup truly special is the creamy texture and depth of flavor. The addition of cannellini beans, pureed to velvety perfection, creates a luscious base, while the aromatic vegetables and herbs add layers of complexity. The double smoked bacon provides a robust, smoky backbone, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the cabbage and carrots.

This gluten-free recipe is surprisingly easy to make, ready in just about an hour. Imagine the aroma of savory bacon and aromatic vegetables filling your kitchen as you prepare this delectable soup. Each spoonful is a symphony of flavors and textures, making it a memorable meal. Not only is it a delicious dinner, but this soup is packed with protein and savory flavor.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this Creamy Cabbage and Double Smoked Bacon Soup is sure to become a new favorite. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this incredibly flavorful and satisfying dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound double bacon smoked cut into 1 inch pieces
  •  bay leaf 
  • 0.5 small head cabbage thinly sliced
  • 15 ounce .5 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed canned
  •  carrots diced
  • stalks celery diced
  • cups chicken stock see 
  • handful parsley chopped
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • 0.3 cup heavy cream 
  • 0.5 pound sausage italian
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  onion diced
  • teaspoon oregano 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat add the sausage and cook until cooked, about 7-10 minutes, breaking it up as you go and set it aside.
  2. Add the bacon to the same pan and cook until the fat renders, about 7-10 minutes and set it aside reserving 1 tablespoon of grease in the pan.
  3. Add the onion, carrot and celery and saute until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.Puree half of the beans in a food processor with some of the chicken stock.
  5. Add the chicken stock, sausage, bacon, beans, pureed beans, cabbage, oregano and bay leaf and bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the cabbage is tender, about 10-15 minutes.Season with salt and pepper, mix in the cream and parsley and remove from heat.
  6. Serve garnished with grainy mustard.

Nutrition Facts

Calories702kcal
Protein15.2%
Fat63.76%
Carbs21.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
68.96
Glycemic Load
8.58
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
33.296522036843%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.8mg
Luteolin
0.35mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.48mg
Myricetin
0.19mg
Quercetin
6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:702.04kcal
35.1%
Fat:50.2g
77.23%
Saturated Fat:18.02g
112.6%
Carbohydrates:37.27g
12.42%
Net Carbohydrates:28.01g
10.19%
Sugar:7.53g
8.37%
Cholesterol:102.02mg
34.01%
Sodium:1920.02mg
83.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.92g
53.84%
Vitamin A:5611.91IU
112.24%
Vitamin K:103.03µg
98.12%
Manganese:0.99mg
49.58%
Vitamin C:40.16mg
48.68%
Vitamin B1:0.73mg
48.61%
Selenium:29.3µg
41.86%
Fiber:9.26g
37.04%
Folate:133.63µg
33.41%
Potassium:1154.33mg
32.98%
Phosphorus:327.23mg
32.72%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.58%
Iron:5.17mg
28.73%
Vitamin B3:5.42mg
27.1%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.98%
Magnesium:93.93mg
23.48%
Zinc:3.42mg
22.83%
Copper:0.41mg
20.53%
Calcium:182.4mg
18.24%
Vitamin E:2.31mg
15.42%
Vitamin B12:0.87µg
14.5%
Vitamin B5:1.23mg
12.33%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.1%