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Lemon Dill Cabbage Soup

Lemon Dill Cabbage Soup that Warms Your Soul Perfectly

A comforting Lemon Dill Cabbage Soup filled with hearty beans and fresh flavors, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil or butter
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 4 cups Green Cabbage chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Ground Pepper
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
For the Creaminess
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans rinsed
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated; omit for vegan
  • 1 Egg or cornstarch slurry for vegan
For the Brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh
  • ¼ cup Fresh Dill chopped
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped yellow onion and 3 sliced garlic cloves, sautéing for about 4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in 4 cups of chopped green cabbage, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and freshly ground pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until the cabbage starts to soften.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and add 1 can of rinsed cannellini beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 8 minutes.
  4. Whisk together ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, the juice from 1 lemon, and 1 egg in a bowl. Temper the egg by whisking in 1 cup of hot broth gradually.
  5. Slowly stir the creamy mixture back into the soup over low heat, ensuring a smooth consistency.
  6. Add ¼ cup of chopped fresh dill and season with salt to taste. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing with black pepper and extra dill sprigs. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh dill for the brightest flavor. This soup can be made ahead but add the egg mixture just before serving.

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