Description
This Garlicky Cabbage Soup offers a delightful blend of flavors with garlic, fresh cabbage, and hearty beans. It’s a perfect comfort meal that’s simple to prepare, making it ideal for a quick dinner or a healthy meal. Enjoy a bowl of warmth that satisfies the soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4–5 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 medium head green cabbage chopped
- 1 can cannellini beans rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
- 1 large egg optional; can substitute with silken tofu
- ground pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the thinly sliced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the chopped green cabbage into the pot and stir occasionally for about 5-6 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and add the rinsed cannellini beans. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the grated parmesan cheese, lemon juice, egg, ground pepper, and salt.
- Remove the soup from heat and gradually drizzle the egg mixture into the pot while stirring constantly.
- Return the pot to low heat and gently stir for another 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, ladling into bowls, and top with additional grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
For a vegan option, omit the egg and use silken tofu instead of parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg