Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe

Name: Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium cabbage (shredded and bagged cabbage or coleslaw mix works great and saves this step); 16 ounces ground turkey (TVP, veggie crumbles etc.) or 16 ounces lean ground beef (TVP, veggie crumbles etc.); 1 cup yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced (more if you like); 1 eggs, beaten or 1 egg substitute; 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 8 ounces chicken broth or 8 ounces vegetarian chicken broth; 12 ounces vegetable juice, like V8 (we like to use the hot & spicy here); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (more if you like) (optional); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (veg friendly can be used); 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh ground is best; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup rice, raw

Servings: persons

1 medium cabbage (shredded and bagged cabbage or coleslaw mix works great and saves this step)
16 ounces ground turkey (TVP, veggie crumbles etc.) or 16 ounces lean ground beef (TVP, veggie crumbles etc.)
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced (more if you like)
1 eggs, beaten or 1 egg substitute
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
8 ounces chicken broth or 8 ounces vegetarian chicken broth
12 ounces vegetable juice, like V8 (we like to use the hot & spicy here)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (more if you like) (optional)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (veg friendly can be used)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh ground is best
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup rice, raw

1
Saute onion and garlic in a large skillet for about a minute. Add meat and cook, stirring often, until meat is no longer pink. Drain well and return to pan.
2
Meanwhile, remove tough outer leaves from cabbage & remove core. Shred cabbage if not using a bag of shredded cabbage.
3
Add cabbage into pan and saute with the meat just until the cabbage begins to soften.
4
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer until rice is done. You can keep this on low for a long time if you like or even toss everything into a crock pot and keep on low.
5
To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream if desired. Remember- whoever finds the bay leaf is the lucky one! Just do not eat it!

526

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium cabbage (shredded and bagged cabbage or coleslaw mix works great and saves this step), 16 ounces ground turkey (TVP, veggie crumbles etc.) or 16 ounces lean ground beef (TVP, veggie crumbles etc.), 1 cup yellow onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced (more if you like), and more.

Yes, Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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