Healthy Recipes Nutrient-Focused High-Protein Chicken & Cabbage Soup with Pesto 4.9 (7) 6 Reviews 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. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 7, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 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 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 322 Calories 14g Fat 19g Carbs 31g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 2/3 cups Calories 322 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 5g 19% Total Sugars 6g Protein 31g 63% Total Fat 14g 17% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 70mg 23% Vitamin A 355µg Vitamin C 41mg 45% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 3mg 18% Folate 70µg Vitamin K 146µg Sodium 28050mg 1,220% Calcium 149mg 11% Iron 2mg 14% Magnesium 67mg 16% Potassium 773mg 16% Zinc 2mg 15% Vitamin B12 0µg 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.