Description
Cabbage Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days, combining tender meatballs with crunchy cabbage in a rich, savory broth. This hearty dish is not only easy to prepare but also adaptable to your pantry staples, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Each spoonful offers a delightful embrace of flavors that warms the heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef or turkey with minced garlic, diced onion, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Shape into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of vegetable broth. Sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the meatballs to the pot and brown them on all sides for about five minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth along with shredded cabbage and diced carrots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg