Description
Brighten your day with this delightful Lemon Dill Cabbage Soup! This comforting dish is bursting with Mediterranean flavors, combining tender cabbage, creamy beans, and zesty lemon for a satisfying meal. Perfect for any occasion, whether you need a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also highly nutritious. With fresh dill adding an invigorating touch, it’s a wholesome option that everyone will love. In just 35 minutes, you can enjoy a warm bowl of homemade goodness that’s both satisfying and nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (3 tbsp)
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground pepper plus more for garnish
- 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 15-oz can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for a vegan option
- 1 large egg or plant-based alternative
- 2½ tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill plus more for garnish
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sliced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped cabbage, oregano, and pepper; cook until slightly softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add rinsed cannellini beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cabbage is tender.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast), egg (or alternative), and lemon juice. Gradually whisk in hot soup to temper the mixture.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the tempered mixture along with fresh dill and salt.
- Serve garnished with extra dill and freshly ground pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg