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Traditional Stuffed Cabbage Soup with Ground Turkey


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  • Author: chef-caterina
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Healthy

Description

A heartwarming soup made with tender cabbage, savory ground turkey, and zesty tomatoes, perfect for chilly evenings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups onion (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 3 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 20 oz ground turkey
  • 1.5 cups carrots (sliced or diced)
  • 5 cups cabbage (chopped into 1-inch squares)
  • 29 oz diced tomatoes
  • 5 cups turkey broth
  • 2.5 tsp oregano
  • 1.5 tsp basil
  • 1.5 tsp parsley
  • 1.5 tsp sage
  • 1.5 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Prep the Veggies: Dice the onion, chop the celery, mince the garlic, cut the carrots, and chop the cabbage.
  2. Sauté the Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and celery; sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Brown the Turkey: Add ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks for about 8-10 minutes until browned.
  5. Incorporate Veggies: Stir in carrots and cabbage until everything is coated in oil.
  6. Add the Broth: Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and turkey broth.
  7. Season it Up: Sprinkle in oregano, basil, parsley, sage, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf; stir to combine.
  8. Bring to Boil: Increase heat to bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to simmer for 15-20 minutes until veggies are tender.
  9. Final Touch: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For added creaminess, blend a portion of the soup before serving. This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Eastern European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg