This lemon-dill cabbage and white bean soup champions ingredients that are usually disappointingly underrated. It is bright, herbaceous, and satisfying.
Cabbage soup on its own can sound boring but, if you season it and flavor it with care, it can turn into a dish you make again and again.
This soup has bright lemony flavors, fragrant dill, and creamy white beans that level up this simple dish.
This soup is the ideal dish to make on a cold winter day to warm you from the inside out. It feels indulgent but it’s actually very healthy so it’s a win-win meal!
Why you will love this Cabbage soup recipe…
Cabbage Soup with Lemon-Dill and White Beans
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
- 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 red pepper flakes for a bit of heat (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Ingredients
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced cabbage, salt, and black pepper. Let it cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften and wilt.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the white beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving Suggestions
This cabbage soup is so hearty and filling it can be served as a soup course in small portions or a main in a larger portion.
You can pair it with toasted sourdough or focaccia. Top it with a dollop of Greek yogurt or crumbled feta for an extra tangy touch.
Here are a few bread recipes if you want to make your own to dip in the soup:
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Cabbage Soup FAQs
What are the benefits of white cabbage soup?
Cabbage is renowned for boosting the immune system because of its high levels of vitamin C. It also contains antioxidants which help fight many illnesses.
Why does my cabbage soup taste so bland?
The reason soup can be bland is because it’s not well flavored or seasoned. Make sure you add enough salt and pepper to highlight the soup’s flavor. This recipe has been designed with key flavors like dill and lemon to make sure this soup is far from bland.
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