Healthy Cabbage Soup

Healthy Cabbage Soup-Under 200 Calories!

March 7, 2024

This Healthy Cabbage Soup is seriously so delicious, it will become a staple in your rotation. Packed with ground turkey, tomatoes, green cabbage, garlic, onion, and cauliflower rice - this soup has all the flavor of a traditional cabbage roll in soup form.

When the weather gets cold, all I want is a big bowl of soup and this healthy cabbage soup delivers. It's filling, packed with veggies, and tastes just like a cabbage roll! Plus it is low carb, Whole30, and Paleo-friendly.

Cabbage soup is a classic recipe that has been popular in the diet and health space for years. There was even a popular cabbage soup diet at one point.

Traditionally cabbage soup is made with green cabbage, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and spices. It's low-calorie and packed with vitamins and minerals.

To keep things light and healthy - this cabbage soup recipe uses 99% lean ground turkey and cauliflower rice. The cauliflower rice also keeps it low carb, Whole30, and paleo-friendly.

With that said, you could definitely swap in lean ground beef and either white or brown rice for a more classic version. Barley, quinoa, and farro would also work. And I have made this with turkey sausage, chicken sausage, chicken breast, and leftover rotisserie chicken as well. It turns out great with all of it.

Healthy Cabbage Soup

Recipe by: Kristen McCaffrey of Slender Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey (or ground beef)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, diced
  • 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (not drained)
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth (or beef broth)
  • 2 bay leaves

Directions

1.

Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker:
Turn the Instant Pot to saute. Once it is hot, spray it with cooking spray and add the ground turkey, onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until turkey is browned and cooked through. Add the carrots and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes until beginning to soften. Add the garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant. Add the cabbage, cauliflower rice, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and broth. Close the lid and set to cook on Manual for 18 minutes. Let naturally release and season with salt and pepper if needed.

2.

Stove Top:
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Spray with cooking spray and add the turkey, onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until turkey is browned and cooked through. Add the carrots and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients - cabbage, cauliflower rice, diced tomatoes, broth, and bay leaves. Turn the heat down to a simmer. Cook for 30-40 minutes until cabbage is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

3.

Slow Cooker:
Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Spray with cooking spray and add the ground turkey, onion, salt, and pepper. Brown for 4-5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add this mixture to the slow cooker along with the cabbage, cauliflower rice, tomatoes, broth, and bay leaves. Cook on low for 4 hours or until cabbage is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Info

Calories 174; Carbohydrates 14 grams; Fat 3 grams; Protein 24 grams

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com

Healthy Cabbage Soup
Kristen Mccaffrey

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com. Before diving into the world of healthy cooking, she struggled to lose weight, eat well, and find a healthy balance in her life. She has always been in love with food and enjoys healthy recipe development. Kristen is passionate about cooking and creating delicious recipes that encourage other people to eat healthy. See more recipes from Kristen!
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