French White Bean and Cabbage Stew

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French White Bean and Cabbage Stew

Garbure, also known as 'French White Bean and Cabbage Stew,' is a comforting and hearty dish that originates from the Brittany region of France. It's a simple yet flavorful stew that combines the earthiness of cabbage with the richness of white beans and tender pork. This dish is perfect for a cold winter's day and is often enjoyed with crusty bread.

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 40 minutes
Meal: Dinner
Difficulty: Easy
Method: Simmer
Created: 2025-06-29

Nutrition Per Serving

400
Calories
kcal
20g
Protein
g
30
Carbs
g
15
Fats
g
15
Vitamins
mg
5
Fiber
g
2
Sugar
g
2
Cholesterol
mg
2
Minerals
mg

Ingredients

1 servings
1 lb (450g) pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 lb (450g) dried white beans (navy beans or great northern beans), soaked overnight and drained
1 head of cabbage, cored and chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of pork fat or lard
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1/4 teaspoon of thyme
1/4 teaspoon of bay leaf
4 cups (1 liter) of water
1/2 cup (120ml) of white wine
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 tablespoons of flour
1/2 cup (120ml) of heavy cream

Instructions

1

Step 1

1. In a large pot, heat the pork fat over medium heat. Add the pork cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

2

Step 2

2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

3

Step 3

3. Stir in the drained white beans, salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute.

4

Step 4

4. Pour in the water and white wine, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.

5

Step 5

5. After 1 hour, add the chopped cabbage to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the beans and cabbage are tender.

6

Step 6

6. In a small bowl, mix the tomato paste and flour with a little water to create a slurry. Stir this into the stew and cook for another 10 minutes, until the stew has thickened slightly.

7

Step 7

7. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the heavy cream. Heat through, but do not boil.

8

Step 8

8. Serve the garbure hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Chef's Tips

• For a heartier stew, you can add carrots, potatoes, or turnips to the mix

• Be sure to check the seasoning before serving

Disclaimer

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