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Greek · Soup

Lemony Bean and Brassica Soup

A big pot of white beans with celeriac, parsnip, rutabaga, kohlrabi, carrot and leek, partly puréed for body, with Napa cabbage stirred in at the end and a finish of lemon, olive oil and dill. A whole cruciferous garden in a bowl.

  • YieldServes 8
  • Hands-on55 min
  • Total1 h 43 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • ½lemon, for the acidulated water
  • 1small celery root (celeriac), trimmed, peeled and diced
  • 180 mlextra-virgin olive oil, 3/4 cup, divided: 60 ml for cooking, the rest to finish
  • 1large red onion, chopped
  • 1large leek, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 bunchChinese celery, small; trimmed and chopped with the leaves
  • 3 cupsNapa or Savoy cabbage, about 1/2 small head, finely shredded
  • 1large carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1parsnip, peeled and cut into 1.5 cm dice
  • 1rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1.5 cm dice
  • 1kohlrabi, trimmed and cut into 1.5 cm dice
  • 4 clovesgarlic, chopped
  • 680 gcanned navy or other white beans, about 4 cups, drained, preferably organic
  • 2.4 Lvegetable broth, stock or water, 10 cups
  • 2 leavesbay leaves
  • 6 sprigsfresh thyme
  • 60 mlfresh lemon juice, strained juice of 1 lemon, or more to taste
  • to tastesea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bunchfresh dill, small; leaves snipped or chopped

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan
  • Mediterranean

Contains

  • Celery
  • Legumes (any)
  • Common beans (kidney, black, pinto, navy...)
  • Olive
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lemon
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Tomato
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Leek
  • Cabbage family (any)
  • Cabbage
  • Kohlrabi
  • Rutabaga
  • Carrot
  • Parsnip
  • Thyme
  • Dill
  • Bay leaf
  • Black and white pepper

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh

Texture

  • Creamy
  • Tender-braised
  • Brothy

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Blender

Season

  • Fall
  • Winter

Occasion

  • Weeknight
  • Meal prep

Effort

  • 45–90 min active
  • 1–3 hours total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly
  • One pot

Nutrition

  • Calories: moderate
  • Protein: moderate
  • Carbs: high
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: high
  • Sodium: high

Budget

  • Budget: low

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