Paleo Cabbage Roll Soup
This hearty soup captures all the classic flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a convenient, paleo-friendly bowl. Ground beef, tender cabbage, and a rich tomato broth combine for a comforting and satisfying meal. It's a perfect option for a cozy dinner that's both nutritious and flavorful.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 404 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 450 gground beef, lean
- 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 0.5 pcscabbage, shredded
- 400 gdiced tomato, canned, undrained
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- 4 cupbeef broth, unsalted
- 1 tbspapple cider vinegar
- 1 tspdried dill
- 0.5 tsppaprika
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
measuring cups · large pot · dutch oven · measuring spoons · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Drain any excess fat if desired.
- 3
Stir in the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
About 5 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Stir in the shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, dried dill, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
About 2 min
- 6
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
About 1 min
- 8
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if using.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 404.1kcal
- Protein
- 25.3g
- Carbs
- 17.6g
- Fat
- 27g
- Fibre
- 5g
- Sugar
- 9.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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