Healthy Recipes Soup Vegetable Soup Healthy Cabbage Soup Recipes Stuffed Cabbage Soup 4.8 (45) 41 Reviews Like stuffed cabbage? You'll love this easy cabbage soup. It's got all of the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage without all the fuss of stuffing. By Karen Rankin Karen Rankin Karen Rankin is a recipe tester, developer and food stylist. She is also a writer whose work has appeared in EatingWell, Southern Living, MyRecipes, Cooking Light, Real Simple and Food & Wine. She has served as a food stylist for many of those same brands and produces a series of videos for Southern Living called Tips from the Test Kitchen. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 27, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 40 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Nutrition Notes Are the Vegetables in This Soup Healthy? All of the vegetables add serious nutrition to this recipe. From the cabbage, carrots and celery to the onions and tomato sauce, this soup is a pot full of nutrients and disease-fighting antioxidants that will calm inflammation in your body. And the fiber from these veggies will help keep your gut healthy and your belly full and satisfied. Is Ground Beef Good for You? While typical ground beef is generally high in saturated fat—70/30 is 30% fat—93% lean ground beef is just 7% fat—about the same as ground turkey. Lean ground beef is a great source of protein and a good source of iron. And while you can swap the ground beef with ground turkey, sometimes you just want that beefy flavor—which works well in this recipe. Tips from the Test Kitchen What Type of Cabbage Should I Use for Stuffed Cabbage Soup? We use green cabbage for this soup, which is the most common variety of cabbage. Green cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that's versatile and inexpensive. Green cabbage is round and compact with tightly packed smooth leaves and a mild flavor. Feel free to mix in other types of cabbage in the soup, like napa cabbage or savoy cabbage, for some variety. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Can I Use Regular Paprika Instead of Smoked Paprika? Yes, you can use regular paprika instead of smoked paprika, but it will give the soup a different flavor profile. Smoked paprika has an earthy, smoky flavor, while regular paprika is mild and sweet. Frequently Asked Questions Can I Make Stuffed Cabbage Soup Ahead? Yes, you can make the soup ahead! Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for up to three months. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Jan Valdez Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef 4 cups chopped green cabbage 2 cups chopped yellow onion 1 ¼ cups chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce 4 cups unsalted chicken broth ¼ cup medium-grain brown rice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional) Directions Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook, stirring often, until the meat is cooked through and starting to brown slightly, 6 to 7 minutes. Add cabbage, onion, carrots and celery; cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Add brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne to the beef mixture; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the spices are toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce and broth, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits. Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until the rice is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley before serving. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Equipment Large pot Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2020 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 300 Calories 17g Fat 18g Carbs 20g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 300 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 7g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 20g 39% Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 5g 26% Cholesterol 58mg 19% Vitamin A 794IU 16% Vitamin C 22mg 24% Folate 43mcg 11% Sodium 434mg 19% Calcium 56mg 4% Iron 3mg 16% Magnesium 45mg 11% Potassium 695mg 15% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved