When it comes to comforting and hearty meals, bacon bean cabbage soup is always a winner. With a flavorful broth, tender bacon, beans, and cabbage, this classic soup is sure to warm you up on a cold day. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick and hearty or thin and brothy, there's a bacon bean cabbage soup recipe out there for everyone.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
IRISH BACON AND CABBAGE SOUP
This is a wonderfully simple chunky soup. I use good quality Irish back bacon but if you can't get this, it tastes equally good made with pancetta. The dark green colour of the cabbage alongside the tomatoes gives the soup a beautiful colour.
Provided by Ita
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cabbage Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep stockpot or saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, and enough chicken stock to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cabbage and allow the soup to simmer for a few minutes longer before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 825.3 mg, Sugar 5 g
BACON, CABBAGE, AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
This hearty flavourful soup hits all the right smoky and sweet notes for a cold winter's day. Enjoy with some grated Parmesan cheese on top and a side of cornbread. Perfect to keep in the fridge for those days you want to rush home and warm up!
Provided by Paprika Girl
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 1 1/4 cup portions, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, saute your diced bacon for about five minutes until it starts to release its fat. If it's really fatty, drain some, so that you keep about a tbsp of bacon fat in the pot. Add your carrots, onion, and garlic. Cook for about 10 min, until vegetables are soft.
- Add your chicken broth, water, and all of your spices except for the salt (be cautious with the salt--this soup can easily get too salty). Cover pot with lid. Bring to a boil. Add the beans and the cabbage, and let come to a gentle boil again. At this point, bring it to a gentle simmer on a lower heat and let it simmer away for about 30 minute Stir every once in a while so nothing sticks to the bottom.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. If you'd like, add the tsp of salt here, if it needs it. If you find you want to bring out the sweetness of the cabbage just a touch because your bacon is too smokey, add the sugar. (I liked the small bit of sugar.).
- Simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, adjusting seasonings as needed. Discard your bay leaf and serve. Garnish with a tbsp of freshly grated Parmesan (it adds a really nice nutty depth to the soup.).
- Stored in an airtight container, soup will keep well in the fridge for about 3-4 days.
BEAN WITH BACON SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 10h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pick through the beans, then rinse and drain them. Put them in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak overnight.
- Drain the beans and return them to the pot. Add the chicken stock and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
- While the beans are simmering, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add half the bacon to the beans, reserving the rest for garnish.
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet and add the carrots, celery and onions. Season with some salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and garlic and cook for another minute, stirring to combine.
- Using a slotted spoon, add the vegetables to the beans. Add the bay leaves and give it a good stir. Taste to check if it needs any additional seasoning. Simmer until the beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- When ready to serve, stir in the tomatoes. Serve with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley.
BACON, BEAN & CABBAGE SOUP
Known as "Oulillade", this stew recipe is based on a traditional French dish of meat and beans and packed full of earthy and unpretentious flavours.
Provided by lady_heather
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Soak the haricot beans in cold water overnight.
- 2. The next day, put the bacon hock into a deep pan with 2 litres of water. Bring to the boil over a medium heat, then cover and leave to simmer gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour, turning it over now and then as the liquid starts to reduce, until the meat is tender and falling away from the bone. Leave the hock in the cooking liquor until cool enough to handle.
- 3. Meanwhile, drain the beans and put into a second pan with 1 litre of cold water. Bring to the boil, skimming off any scum as it rises to the surface, then lower the heat, cover and leave to simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 4. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 10 minutes. Add the carrot and cook for 5 minutes until it's soft. Strain 1.75 litres of the bacon's cooking liquor into the pan, add the turnip or swede and potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5. Meanwhile, discard the skin from the hock and tear the meat into small, bite-sized pieces.
- 6. Quarter the cabbage, remove the core and thinly slice (or slice the curly kale). Add the bacon pieces, cabbage and beans to the soup and simmer for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- 7. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the garlic, parsley and plenty of black pepper. Ladle into large warmed soup plates and serve with lots of fresh crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 873.1, Fat 79.7, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 113.3, Sodium 1418.7, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3, Protein 21.2
BACON AND CABBAGE SOUP
Steps:
- In small saucepan, combine bacon and cold water to cover. Cover, bring to boil over moderate heat, and skim foam from surface. Reduce heat and simmer 7 minutes. Drain and cool, then cut into 1-inch chunks. Set aside.
- In 6-quart heavy stock pot over moderate heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and sauté 2 minutes. Add stock, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and bring to boil. Reduce heat to moderately low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add cabbage and simmer 5 additional minutes. Discard bay leaves. Working in 3 batches, in blender purée soup until smooth (using caution when blending hot liquids). Return to pot, stir in bacon, and rewarm if necessary. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.
LENTIL, BACON AND BEAN SOUP
This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want to cook up extra-I think it's even better the next day! -Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir carrots and onions in bacon drippings until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, thyme and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Add stock and wine; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in butter beans, lentils and bacon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover; continue simmering until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEAN CABBAGE SOUP
I used to love my Italian grandmother's homemade minestrone. She was very particular about ingredients and where she bought them. Since I cook for only my husband and myself, I have simplified her recipe and cut down on the amounts. If I do say so myself, it's almost as good as Nonna Teresa's.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute celery and onion in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, potato and carrot; saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the beef broth, beans, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in cabbage. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Just before serving, stir in rice and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 530mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEAN AND BACON SOUP
A hearty, tasty soup for those cold winter days
Provided by elessario
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Chop the bacon, then fry it in the large saucepan you will use the the soup. The idea is not to crisp it but to render the fat: cook it on a low heat with the lid on for about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan, leaving any rendered fat in the pan
- Whilst the bacon is cooking, roughly chop the onion, garlic and leek and peel and slice the carrot. Once the bacon is done, put all of these into the pan and stir in the bacon fat. Add a generous splash of cider vinegar and allow to cook gently for about 5 minutes.
- Add the water, stock, bouillon, paprika, bay leaves and puree to the vegetables. Stir through and then leave to simmer for about an hour.
- Once cooked, add the bacon and then put through a blender and return to the pan (or use an immersion blender in the pan) before adding the drained and rinsed beans. Allow to heat through for 15 minutes.
- Season to taste and serve with crusty bread.
- This recipe is my (remarkably successful) attempt to recreate a covent garden soup of the month recipe - I think I actually like this mor than the original!
CABBAGE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
Steps:
- Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches at room temperature at least 8 hours, or quick-soak (see cooks' note, below). Drain in a colander.
- Stick clove into onion. Bring ham hocks and 3 quarts water to a boil in a wide 6- to 7-quart heavy pot, skimming off any froth, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1 hour. Add beans, onion, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, and garlic and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beans are almost tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
- When beans are almost done, peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Add potatoes and cabbage to beans, then simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove ham hocks. When ham hocks are cool enough to handle, discard skin and bones, then cut meat into bite-size pieces. Stir into soup with salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaf and onion.
- Spread butter on both sides of bread, then toast in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning over once, until golden, about 2 minutes total.
- Serve soup with toasts.
BEAN AND BACON SALAD
My father used to enjoy making this when we were kids. Now I make it for potlucks, and it's a huge crowd pleaser!
Provided by Declan's Mama
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Salad
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain, cool, and crumble.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mayonnaise, and sugar.
- In a large bowl, mix the bacon, kidney beans, cabbage, celery, parsley, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the vinegar dressing mixture over the salad, and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1013.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
Tips:
- Select the right type of bacon: For the best flavor, use a thick-cut, smoked bacon.
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
- Use a variety of beans: For a more flavorful soup, use a combination of different types of beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be tender but still retain their texture.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Bacon, bean, and cabbage soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very economical soup to make, as it uses inexpensive ingredients. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious bacon, bean, and cabbage soup that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try.
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