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A bowl of spicy cabbage soup with beans on the table with cilantro leaves.
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Spicy Cabbage Soup with Beans

Are you looking for a soup to warm you up this winter without adding a ton of calories to your diet? This Spicy Cabbage Soup with beans is low-calorie, packed with lots of veggies, and gives a "cayenne kick" to your immune and digestive systems!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Healthy
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Chef Cindy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 leek, chopped (white part only)
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tbsp fermented chili sauce - garlic Mother In Law's GOCHUJANG
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 8 cups green cabbage, sliced in chunks (2-pound head)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (2 tablespoon reserved for topping)
  • 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add leeks, carrots, celery, peppers, garlic, and sea salt cook for 10 minutes until slightly softened.
  • While the above ingredients are cooking, blend seasonings (paprika, cayenne, cumin, coriander, oregano) in a small bowl with chili sauce.
  • Stir chili sauce blend and tomato paste into the pot. Add cabbage, broth, water, and beans. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in lime juice and cilantro (reserving some). Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to three months.
Feel free to play around with the veggies you might already have lying around in the fridge.
Adjust the spices and spiciness level to your own tastes.
Chop veggies into small, similar-sized pieces. These will cook more evenly and be easier to eat.
Add more broth if you want it soupier or less for a more stew-like cabbage bean soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1039mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg