Unstuffed Cabbage Soup

Bowl of unstuffed cabbage soup topped with fresh herbs, featuring cabbage in a hearty homemade meal.

Tips

Make this a plant-based meal by using beans or lentils in place of ground meat
Stretch your budget by using beans or lentils in place of ground meat

Recipe

Yields: 7 servings

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 pound lean ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
½ head green cabbage, chopped
1 ½ cup no-salt-added canned tomatoes, crushed
4 cups unsalted or low-sodium chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup instant brown rice

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 pound lean ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
½ head green cabbage, chopped
1 ½ cup no-salt-added canned tomatoes, crushed
4 cups unsalted or low-sodium chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup instant brown rice

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté 2-3 minutes or until the onions turn clear. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5-7 minutes until the meat browns. Add the cabbage and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
Add all remaining ingredients, except for the brown rice. Simmer the soup for 7 minutes. Bring the soup to a boil; add the brown rice. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot for 5 minutes.

Nutrition information

Nutrient	Amount Per Serving
Calories	200
Total fat	7 g
Saturated fat	1.5 g
Trans fat	0 g
Cholesterol	50 mg
Sodium	210 g
Total carbohydrate	20 g
Dietary fiber	3 g
Total sugars	6 g
Added sugars	1 g
Protein	15 g

Nutrient	Amount Per Serving
Calories	200
Total fat	7 g
Saturated fat	1.5 g
Trans fat	0 g
Cholesterol	50 mg
Sodium	210 g
Total carbohydrate	20 g
Dietary fiber	3 g
Total sugars	6 g
Added sugars	1 g
Protein	15 g

Source: Adapted from American Diabetes Association