High-Protein Cabbage Soup

🥣 High-Protein Cabbage Soup

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30–40 min

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🧄 Ingredients

Base:

• 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cups chopped green cabbage (about ½ a medium head)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no salt added)
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

Protein options (choose one or mix):

• 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken, browned
• 1 can (15 oz) white beans or lentils, drained and rinsed (for a vegetarian version)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa (optional extra plant protein)

Seasoning:

• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

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🍲 Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics:
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5 minutes, until softened.
2. Add protein:
   • If using ground turkey/chicken, add it now and cook until browned.
   • If using beans or lentils, skip to step 3.
3. Add cabbage and tomatoes:
   Stir in chopped cabbage and diced tomatoes. Cook 3–4 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt.
4. Add broth and seasonings:
   Pour in broth, then add smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. Simmer:
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until cabbage and veggies are tender.
6. Finish with extras:
   Stir in beans, lentils, or quinoa (if using) and simmer another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
7. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or cilantro.

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💪 Nutrition (approx per serving)

(based on turkey version)

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 24g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fat: 6g
• Fiber: 5g