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Lemon Dill Cabbage Soup

Lemon Dill Cabbage Soup: Comfort in Every Cozy Spoonful

This Lemon Dill Cabbage Soup is a comforting dish made with cannellini beans, fresh lemon, and dill, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin enhances flavor
  • 1 medium onion diced; yellow or sweet for mild taste
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 4 cups green cabbage chopped; can substitute with kale or spinach
  • 1 can cannellini beans rinsed; chickpeas or navy beans can substitute
  • 4 cups vegetable broth choose reduced sodium for balanced flavor
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated; omit for vegan
  • 1 large egg omit for vegan or substitute with nutritional yeast
  • 1 juice lemon essential for brightness
  • ¼ cup fresh dill offers herbal notes; dried can substitute
For Serving
  • crusty bread pair with baguette or garlic toast
  • extra dill for garnish
  • black pepper for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add a diced onion and 2 cloves of thinly sliced garlic, stirring often for about 4 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
  2. Stir in 4 cups of chopped green cabbage along with a pinch of dried oregano and black pepper. Sauté for another 3 minutes, gently stirring as the cabbage begins to soften.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and add 1 can of rinsed cannellini beans. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot, letting it cook for about 8 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
  4. Whisk together ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1 large egg in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle in about a cup of the hot soup broth while whisking continuously.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and carefully stir in the tempered egg mixture along with ¼ cup of freshly chopped dill. Season the soup with salt to taste.
  6. Ladle the warm soup into bowls, garnishing each serving with extra dill and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve alongside crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider adding baby spinach or kale for extra nutrients. Adjust lemon juice to taste and refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.

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