Cabbage Roll Soup with Turkey

Name: Cabbage Roll Soup with Turkey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chicken broth; 1 cup diced onion; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 20 oz. ground turkey; 1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks; 4 cups cabbage, chopped; 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes; 31 oz. chicken broth (remaining portion); 1 teaspoon basil; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 teaspoon parsley; 1 teaspoon sage; 1 teaspoon thyme; dash Dash of black pepper

Recipe GLPRe1a672ff34f877

Soup

30 min

194 cal

Servings: 8

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A hearty, aromatic soup built on seasoned ground turkey and tender vegetables simmered in a rich broth. Cabbage, carrots, and celery create a satisfying base, while fresh herbs and tomatoes bring warmth and depth. Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting one-pot meal captures the essence of cabbage rolls in soup form—perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon chicken broth

1 cup diced onion

2 celery stalks, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

20 oz. ground turkey

1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks

4 cups cabbage, chopped

2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes

31 oz. chicken broth (remaining portion)

1 teaspoon basil

2 teaspoons oregano

1 teaspoon parsley

1 teaspoon sage

1 teaspoon thyme

dash Dash of black pepper

Directions

In a large soup pot, warm the 1 tablespoon of chicken broth over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced celery, and minced garlic, stirring to coat all vegetables in the broth. Cook for about 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Continue cooking over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through with no pink remaining and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Stir in the matchstick carrots, chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes (including their juice), and the remaining 31 oz. of chicken broth. Season the mixture with basil, oregano, parsley, sage, thyme, and a dash of black pepper.
Increase heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once a gentle boil is reached, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cabbage is wilted and the carrots are tender.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Each serving provides a balanced mix of lean protein and vegetables.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

This is a genuinely available, affordable weeknight soup for Charlotte shoppers: all ingredients—ground turkey, cabbage, carrots, onion, garlic, celery, canned tomatoes, and dried herbs—stock reliably at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI without a special trip. Cost per serving lands around $1.50–$1.80, driven mainly by the ground turkey at roughly $6 per pound. The stated 30 minutes is optimistic; browning the turkey, dicing vegetables, and simmering to develop flavor realistically takes 45 minutes, though most of that is hands-off simmering. It reheats beautifully and feeds a family of four generously with leftovers, requires minimal active attention once the turkey browns, and while it's hearty North Carolina comfort food, it's not a local seasonal showcase—cabbage and carrots are available year-round but peak in fall and winter.