Name: Chicken & Cabbage Soup with Pesto
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup thinly sliced carrot; 4 cups chopped green cabbage; 1 cup sliced leek; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added butter beans, rinsed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons pesto

Chicken & Cabbage Soup with Pesto

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This one-pot chicken and cabbage soup is topped with flavor-boosting store-bought pesto. Big, fiber-rich butter beans add a creamy bite, but you can easily swap them out for cannellini beans or navy beans if you prefer. This soup works well with leftover chicken—simply shred or chop cooked chicken and add it to the soup to reheat once the cabbage is tender.

Julia Levy

Published on November 7, 2023

Tested by

Craig Ruff

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
4 cups chopped green cabbage
1 cup sliced leek
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
6 cups unsalted chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added butter beans, rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
6 tablespoons pesto

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrot; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add cabbage and leek; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, beans and salt; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Reduce heat to medium and stir in chicken. Simmer, covered, until the cabbage is tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Ladle into 6 bowls; top each with 1 tablespoon pesto.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

EatingWell.com, November 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295	Calories
13g	Fat
19g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 2/3 cups
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 25g	51%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Vitamin A 301Âµg
Vitamin C 23mg	25%
Vitamin D 0Âµg
Vitamin E 3mg	18%
Folate 80Âµg
Vitamin K 77Âµg
Sodium 559mg	24%
Calcium 100mg	8%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 64mg	15%
Potassium 803mg	17%
Zinc 1mg	13%
Vitamin B12 0Âµg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Chicken & Cabbage Soup with Pesto

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