Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe

I love cabbage rolls but frankly, I don't have the time or patience to make them. This soup satisifies the cravings but is quick to put together. It makes a HUGE batch so be prepared for leftovers. The veggies make it filling while keeping the calories low.

I am a huge fan of using soups to help with both digestive problems and to help with weight loss. In Chinese medicine, we focus on soups and stews in the wintertime to help support digestion. If our food is slow cooked and easy to digest, it is more easily assimilated by the body. Some of the mechanical digestion has already been started. By using soups like this stuffed cabbage roll, it is filled with easy to digest fiber. This can help you feel fuller, longer.

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 onion

3 cloves garlic

28oz crushed tomatoes

1 cup rice (uncooked)

1 small cabbage or 1/2 large cabbage, chopped

Salt & pepper to taste

28 oz bone broth (I prefer beef but chicken will work in a pinch)

Dried dill & italian seasoning to taste

4 carrots, chopped or grated

Green bell pepper, chopped

Brown ground beef or turkey. Add onions, cabbage, garlic, pepper & carrots 8-10 minutes. Add bone broth and tomato sauce and simmer for 45 minutes or until carrots and cabbage are tender. Add seasonings. Add rice and water (or tomato juice) if needed. Simmer another 30 minutes, making sure there is enough liquid so the soup does not burn. Stir frequently.

Let us know what you think! What are your favorite soups?