Weight Loss Cabbage Soup
A cozy, hearty soup packed with lean ground turkey, tender cabbage, carrots, and rice. Big on flavour, light on calories — perfect for a weight-loss-friendly meal that actually keeps you full.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for about 8–10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until fully cooked through.
- Add the onions and carrots and sauté for a few minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant.
- Add the salt and the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until it deepens in colour.
- Add the rinsed rice and stir, followed by the chopped cabbage, broth, and water. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cabbage is soft.
- Finish with a big handful of fresh dill, give it a final stir, and taste to adjust the salt if needed. A fresh squeeze of lemon juice will brighten it up.
- Top with a scoop of yogurt or sour cream if you wish! Serve warm and enjoy.
The rice continues to absorb liquid as it sits — add a splash of water when reheating leftovers or reduce to 1/3 of a cup.
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Notes
- Rice tip: The rice continues to absorb liquid as it sits — add a splash of water when reheating leftovers.
- Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- Protein swap: Ground chicken or extra-lean ground beef work great too.
- Lemon: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end is highly recommended — it brightens everything up!
- Make it thicker: Use less water, or simmer uncovered a little longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6297IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
