Cabbage Roll Soup

Hearty and healthy, this easy twist on a classic dish celebrates cabbage and its cancer-fighting nutrients.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 cups stock or water
  • 14 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 head of cabbage, outer leaves and core removed, chopped into 2” pieces
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried)

Instructions

  1. To a large pot, add olive oil, ground turkey, salt, and pepper. Heat at medium-high and brown the meat, breaking it up into small pieces as you stir. This takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme, and cook 3 more minutes.
  3. Add all the rest of the ingredients, bring to a simmer, and cook for about 30 minutes over medium heat.