Irish White Bean Soup
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Irish White Bean Soup
Description
A hearty, plant-based Irish-inspired stew packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ head cabbage, chopped
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 1 to 1½ pounds potatoes, cut in large dice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup pearled barley (optional or substitute with a gluten-free grain like quinoa)
- 6–8 cups vegetable broth or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cups cooked Doudlah Farms Great Northern Beans, (see options) navy or yellow (about 1½ cups dried beans, soaked and cooked until tender)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
* Doudlah Farms Navy Beans and Doudlah Farms Canary Beans can be used as a a substitute for Great Northern Beans
Instructions
Crock Pot (Slow Cooker Method):
- Place the onion, celery, garlic, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, caraway seeds, rosemary, black pepper, and barley into a large (at least 5-quart) slow cooker.
- Add enough vegetable broth to just cover the vegetables (start with 6 cups and add more as needed). Cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours.
- Add the cooked Great Northern beans, diced tomatoes, parsley, and salt to taste. Adjust seasonings if needed.
- Cover and cook for another hour, then serve warm.
Stovetop Method:
- In a large stockpot, combine the onion, celery, garlic, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, caraway seeds, rosemary, black pepper, barley, and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Add the cooked Great Northern beans, diced tomatoes, parsley, and salt to taste. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with warm, crusty whole-grain bread or Irish soda bread for a traditional touch.
- For extra depth, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
- Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ⅙ of the recipe
- Calories: 274
- Sugar: 7.8 g
- Sodium: 197 mg
- Fat: 0.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 13.9 g
- Protein: 14.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g