Overview
Capture the comforting essence of traditional cabbage rolls in this hearty, low-carb soup. Perfect for cozy evenings, this dish is loaded with flavorful vegetables, ground meat, and aromatic spices—all without the carb-heavy rice.
Preparation and Cooking Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Onion – 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Ground beef – 1 pound (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
- Cabbage – 1 small head, chopped
- Carrot – 1 large, diced
- Green bell pepper – 1, chopped
- Beef broth – 4 cups (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- Diced tomatoes – 1 can (14.5 ounces)
- Tomato paste – 2 tablespoons
- Smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon
- Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon
- Thyme – 1 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- Fresh parsley – chopped (for garnish)
