Cabbage Soup with Lemon-Dill and White Beans Recipe
A light, refreshing cabbage soup featuring tender white beans and a bright lemon-dill seasoning. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy meal and incorporates wholesome ingredients simmered to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
Vegetables and Beans
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
Liquids and Seasonings
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 tsp dried dill (or 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped)
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and carrot, cooking until they are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Then, add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook Cabbage: Stir in the thinly sliced cabbage, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to soften and wilt.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes to develop flavors.
- Add Beans: Stir in the drained and rinsed white beans and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to heat the beans through.
- Season and Finish: Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and dried or fresh dill. Taste the soup, adjusting salt, pepper, and lemon juice as needed for the perfect balance.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. For best enjoyment, serve with crusty bread on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh dill if available for a brighter flavor, but dried dill works well too.
- Vegetable broth makes this soup vegetarian; chicken broth adds a richer flavor.
- Red pepper flakes add a nice subtle heat but can be omitted for a milder soup.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the white beans before adding them.
- Leftover soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes nicely as well.
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