Cabbage Roll Soup
Healthy Cabbage Roll Soup with Turkey is a hearty, wholesome meal packed with veggies and lean protein. It’s an easy, flavorful dinner that’s perfect for cozy, nutritious weeknight meals.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground turkey, healthier option or Mild/hot Italian ground sausage meat (more savory flavor)
- 5 cups cabbage, roughly chopped, about 1 smaller cabbage head
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cups uncooked rice, rinsed
- 1 cup brown onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, dried herbs
- ¾ cup carrots, diced into half-moons
- 5 cups beef or chicken broth
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, or you can also use crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste, in a tube is better, like Alessi’s
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- chopped parsley for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the oil: Warm olive oil in a large 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cook the meat: Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spatula as it browns. Season with salt and pepper.2 pounds ground turkey, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper to taste
- Sauté aromatics: Stir in the onion, garlic, carrots, and Italian seasoning along with the paprika. Cook until the vegetables start to soften.1 cup brown onion, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, chopped parsley for garnish, ¾ cup carrots
- Add tomato paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook until it begins to caramelize.2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Deglaze the pot: Pour in ½ cup of broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.5 cups beef or chicken broth
- Simmer the soup: Add the remaining broth, cabbage, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, rice, bay leaves, and additional seasonings. Stir well.5 cups cabbage, ¼ cups uncooked rice, 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 bay leaves
- Cook: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 35 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cabbage has softened.
- Serve: Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
NOTES
- Can You Freeze Cabbage Roll Soup? Yes! This soup freezes wonderfully. Cool it completely before transferring to freezer-safe bags or containers. When ready to eat, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove.
- To Store. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Add a bit of water or broth when reheating (reheat low & slow on the stovetop) if the rice has absorbed too much liquid.
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NUTRITION
Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 39gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1355mgPotassium: 843mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3192IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
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