Description
Savor Polish-inspired “Hearty Low-Carb Cabbage Roll Soup” without compromising comfort or flavor. Packed with tender meat, nutritious vegetables, and rich seasonings, this soup delivers satisfying nutrition while keeping carbohydrates minimal for health-conscious diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables:
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Initiate the base by browning ground beef in a spacious cooking vessel, methodically crumbling the meat while it caramelizes over medium thermal intensity.
- Introduce finely diced onions and aromatic garlic, sautéing until translucent and releasing their fragrant essence throughout the culinary landscape.
- Incorporate shredded cabbage, allowing the verdant leaves to soften and meld with the savory meat foundation, creating textural complexity.
- Cascade beef broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, and concentrated tomato paste into the evolving mixture, stirring to integrate each component seamlessly.
- Elevate the flavor profile by sprinkling dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper, transforming the liquid into a robust and nuanced broth.
- Reduce thermal energy and allow the soup to gently simmer, covered, enabling ingredients to harmonize and cabbage to become delicately tender.
- Optional: Enhance the soup’s depth by introducing a splash of apple cider vinegar, which provides a bright, tangy counterpoint to the rich, meaty foundation.
- Perform a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper to cultivate a perfectly balanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter protein options that maintain the soup’s hearty texture.
- Enhance low-carb profile by adding extra non-starchy vegetables like zucchini or spinach for increased nutrition without carbohydrate load.
- Freeze individual portions in sealed containers for convenient meal prep, maintaining soup quality for up to 3 months with proper storage.
- Balance flavors by adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or smoked paprika for deeper, more complex taste without extra calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg