Description
This Garlicky Cabbage Soup features luscious flavors and simple ingredients, perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy comfort meal. It’s rich in nutrients, hearty, and simply delightful!
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
- ground pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the sliced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the chopped cabbage and stir occasionally for 5-6 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and add the rinsed cannellini beans; bring to a gentle boil and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the grated Parmesan, lemon juice, egg, and season with pepper and salt.
- Remove the soup from heat and slowly drizzle in the egg mixture while stirring constantly.
- Return to low heat and gently stir for another 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the egg and add more beans for protein.
Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables like carrots or celery.
Store leftover soup in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg