CABBAGE MINESTRONE WITH CHICK PEAS
Minestrone can have many ingredients or few. This one has few, and yet its flavors are no less complex than my summer minestrones that have lots of different vegetables in them. Cabbage sweetens a broth as it simmers gently (and no, it won't smell like boiled cabbage). You can use red cabbage instead of green for this if you wish; that will add to the mix a whole family of flavonoids called anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 2h30m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Drain the chick peas and set aside. Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy soup pot and add the onion, carrot, and celery. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until the mixture is fragrant and the vegetables tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in half the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute or so, until the garlic begins to smell fragrant. Add the tomatoes and their liquid and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down a bit. Add the cabbage, stir together for a minute, then add the drained chick peas, 2 quarts water, and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hour, or until the beans are just about tender.
- Add the remaining garlic and salt to taste, cover and continue to simmer another 30 minutes to an hour, until the beans are thoroughly cooked and the soup very fragrant. Add a cup more water if it seems too thick. Add pepper, taste and adjust salt. Remove the bouquet garni.
- Add the pasta and cook until the pasta is cooked al dente, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve, passing the Parmesan at the table for sprinkling.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 109, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1289 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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Davix Timothy
[email protected]This soup was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. It was also very flavorful and filling.
atif Prado
[email protected]I was looking for a healthy and easy soup recipe and this cabbage minestrone fit the bill. It was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Sayma Mariam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was flavorful and hearty.
Caleb Freeman
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Karen Lashway
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was flavorful and filling.
Trinity Larrabee
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The soup was delicious and it was very easy to make.
kithlove Tantong
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Najam Qureshi
[email protected]This soup was a great way to warm up on a cold day. It was also very flavorful and filling.
Zineb Mouhajir
[email protected]This cabbage minestrone was a delicious and healthy meal. It was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
luffy D
[email protected]I loved this soup! It was so flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making it again.
Alexa Jones
[email protected]This soup was a great way to use up some leftover cabbage. It was also very easy to make and very flavorful.
Olivia Hansen
[email protected]I'm a big fan of minestrone soup, and this cabbage minestrone was no exception. It was flavorful, hearty, and easy to make. I especially liked the addition of chickpeas, which gave the soup a nice boost of protein.
42klelds
[email protected]This cabbage minestrone was just what I was looking for. It was easy to make, healthy, and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Gyabeng Maxwell
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup was flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this again.
thomas Costilow
[email protected]This cabbage minestrone was a delicious and hearty soup! I loved the combination of cabbage, chickpeas, and vegetables. It was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.