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French Cabbage and Bean Soup

with Ham and Potatoes
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French Cabbage and Bean Soup

French Cabbage and Bean Soup - An aromatic classic from southwestern France

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Health Score:
93 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 13 h. 20 min.
Ready in
Calories:
286
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

In the province of Gascony, the "garbure" is traditionally served in autumn and winter. No wonder, as it is rightly considered to be extremely nutritious: cabbage, pulses and potatoes provide valuable protein, fibre, vitamins and an extra portion of iron.

If you want to save time, take white beans from the can - they are just as nutritious! And if you want to eat the soup in style, do\'s like the Gascogners: When only the aromatic broth is left in the plate, mix in half a glass of red wine and sip the mix with pleasure.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie286 cal.(14 %)
Protein14 g(14 %)
Fat2 g(2 %)
Carbohydrates52 g(35 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage13.5 g(45 %)
Vitamin A0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.4 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin4.9 mg(41 %)
Vitamin B₆0.6 mg(43 %)
Folate219 μg(73 %)
Pantothenic acid1.1 mg(18 %)
Biotin6.7 μg(15 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C68 mg(72 %)
Potassium1,167 mg(29 %)
Calcium123 mg(12 %)
Magnesium115 mg(38 %)
Iron4 mg(27 %)
Iodine11 μg(6 %)
Zinc2.1 mg(26 %)
Saturated fatty acids0.3 g
Uric acid130 mg
Cholesterol2 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
5 ozs dried white Beans
1 large onion
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
1 garlic clove
4 sprigs marjoram
1 Ham bone (or 1 slice of bacon)
1 ½ lbs Green cabbage
14 ozs waxy potatoes
salt
peppers
4 slices Crusty bread
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Bowl, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Peeler, 1 Sieve, 1 Slotted spoon

Preparation steps

1.
French Cabbage and Bean Soup preparation step 1

Soak beans in cold water overnight (at least 12 hours).

2.
French Cabbage and Bean Soup preparation step 2

The next day, drain the beans through a colander, rinse and put into a pot.

3.
French Cabbage and Bean Soup preparation step 3

Peel the onion, pierce with bay leaf and cloves and add to the pot with the beans.

4.
French Cabbage and Bean Soup preparation step 4

Peel the garlic and add to the pot. Rinse marjoram and shake dry. Add marjoram, ham bone and 3 liters (approximately 12 cups) of water to the pot.

5.
French Cabbage and Bean Soup preparation step 5

Bring to a boil and skim off rising foam with a skimmer. Turn down heat to medium and cook soup for 60 minutes.

6.
French Cabbage and Bean Soup preparation step 6

Meanwhile, rinse the cabbage, remove the core and cut into quarters crosswise. Cut quarters into strips 1 cm (approximately 1/2 inch) wide.

7.
French Cabbage and Bean Soup preparation step 7

Rinse potatoes, peel with a vegetable peeler and cut into 2 cm (approximately 3/4-inch) cubes.

8.
French Cabbage and Bean Soup preparation step 8

After 60 minutes, remove ham bone. Add cabbage and potatoes to the soup and cook for another 20 minutes.

9.
French Cabbage and Bean Soup preparation step 9

Remove onion and garlic from the soup and season with salt and ground pepper. Distribute bread slices in 4 soup bowls, top with the soup and serve.