By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 8
198 cal · 30 min
Cabbage Roll Soup with Turkey
Recipe GLPR02e93392d8ce2a
A hearty and flavorful soup inspired by cabbage rolls, featuring lean ground turkey, tender cabbage, carrots, and aromatic herbs in a savory broth. This one-pot meal comes together quickly and delivers warm, comforting flavors with a healthy profile.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon chicken broth
1 cup diced onion
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound 4 ounces lean ground turkey
1 cup julienned carrots
4 cups chopped cabbage
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
31 ounces chicken broth (remaining portion)
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash of black pepper
Directions
In a large soup pot, add 1 tablespoon of chicken broth with the diced onion, sliced celery, and minced garlic. Stir to coat the vegetables with the broth and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it apart as it cooks. Continue cooking over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through and no longer pink, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
Stir in the julienned carrots, chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes with their juice, the remaining 31 ounces of chicken broth, basil, oregano, parsley, sage, thyme, and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
Once the soup reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage wilts and the carrots become tender. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve hot.
Comments
This recipe hits the North Carolina sweet spot of familiar, doable weeknight cooking. All ingredients are standard stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, and ALDI, with no special trips required; cabbage, carrots, and onions are cheap and plentiful year-round here. The real cook time is closer to 40 minutes once you account for browning the turkey and simmering the soup to let flavors develop, so the stated 30 minutes undersells the actual work. Ground turkey and broth keep the cost per serving low, probably around $1.50–$2 per bowl. This reheats beautifully and makes excellent leftovers, though it's a one-pot, low-fuss dish that tolerates interrupted attention well—ideal for families juggling evening schedules.
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