⚡ Quick Overview
All the flavors of classic cabbage rolls — without the rolling! This hearty soup is rich, comforting, and surprisingly light, packed with cabbage, beef, tomatoes, and spices.
🛒 Ingredients
500g ground beef (or turkey for lighter option)
1 small onion (chopped)
2 carrots (diced)
3 cups green cabbage (shredded)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
4 cups beef or chicken broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt & black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
👨🍳 Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the ground beef.
Add onion, carrots, and garlic — cook until soft.
Stir in tomato paste, paprika, thyme, and seasoning.
Add diced tomatoes, broth, cabbage, and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, then simmer 25–35 minutes.
Adjust salt & pepper, remove bay leaf, and serve hot.
🥗 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 22g
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 14g
💡 Pro Tips
Use turkey mince for a lighter “weight-loss friendly” version 🔥
Add cauliflower rice to reduce carbs even more
Let it sit 10 minutes before serving for deeper flavor
