Creamy White Bean Soup with Cabbage and Salmon

Treat yourself and your growing baby to a delicious, nutrient-rich recipe for creamy white bean soup with cabbage and salmon.

Makes 4 Servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Nutritional Prenatal Benefits

• Choline, which helps support your baby’s healthy brain development
• Copper, an important component of several enzymes that aid in the development of your baby’s heart, skeletal system, brain, and nervous system
• Fiber, which helps support digestive health
• Folate, which helps support healthy neural tube development
• Magnesium, which serves as an important component of more than 300 enzymes in the body
• Manganese, which plays a role in metabolism and blood clotting and aids in your baby’s development of organs, bones, and connective tissue
• Niacin, which aids in normal nervous system function
• Omega-3 fatty acids, which are important components of cell membranes in the body
• Pantothenic acid, a component of coenzyme A which aids in obtaining energy from food
• Phosphorus, which is a component of all cell membranes, as well as DNA and RNA, and aids in the development of strong teeth and bones
• Potassium, a type of electrolyte important for your body to function properly
• Protein, which helps promote the development of muscles and organs
• Riboflavin, which aids in tissue function, respiration, and metabolism
• Selenium, which contributes to a healthy immune system and proper thyroid function
• Vitamin B6, a component of several enzymes that aid in protein metabolism
• Vitamin B12, which plays an important role in red blood cell formation and a healthy nervous system
• Vitamin C, which helps support the immune system and is an important component in the formation of collagen
• Biotin, which aids in metabolism and helps the body’s cells produce energy
• Calcium, which helps with the development and hardening of your baby’s bones
• Iron, which is a component of hempglobin and helps support psychomotor and mental development
• Omega-6 fatty acids, which support the normal development of your baby
• Thiamin, which aids in metabolism and allows for normal function of the nervous system and muscles
• Vitamin E, which works as an antioxidant and helps support skin health
• Zinc, which is an essential component of more than 100 enzymes, is important for your baby’s growth and development

Directions

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the beans, water, broth, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender, 50 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
2. In a food processor or blender, puree the bean mixture in batches until smooth. Return it to the pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn off the heat and cover to keep the soup warm.
3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the cabbage and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and tender, 6 minutes. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the salmon and bacon. Sprinkle with the thyme. Cook, stirring gently, until the salmon is lightly browned and just opaque, 3 minutes.
5. Divide the soup equally among four bowls and serve with equal amounts of the cabbage mixture and salmon on top.