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Cabbage Ground Turkey Soup

Cabbage Turkey Comfort Soup

Our cabbage and ground turkey soup recipe emerges as a delightful blend of savory and warm flavors.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Easy, Healthy, Mediterranean
Keyword: Best Cabbage soup recipe, Best Cold Weather Soup, Best winter soups recipes, Cabbage with turkey soup, Wholesome soup options
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

Equipment

Ingredients

FOR THE SPICE MIX

FOR THE AROMATICS, VEGETABLES AND TURKEY

  • 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 celery stalk sliced thinly
  • 1 large Jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped small
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 piece ginger root peeled and finely minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 large beefsteak tomato seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 pound turkey ground meat dark or white
  • 2 -3 medium carrots peeled and sliced - 1/8 inch thickness
  • 1 small cabbage cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt adjust for your diet
  • 5 - 6 cups water

Instructions

For the spice mix

  • Add the porcini mushrooms, cumin and fennel seeds to a small spice grinder. Grind into a powder.
    2 pieces dried porcini mushrooms, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • Mix in the smoked paprika. Set aside.
    1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

PREPARE THE SOUP AROMATICS, VEGETABLES AND TURKEY

  • Heat a 5-quart stock pot or dutch oven, using medium flame. Add the oil. Saute onions, celery and jalapeños 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant .
    2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, 1 celery stalk, 1 large Jalapeño pepper
  • Add garlic, ginger, thyme leaves an cilantro. Mix and cook 30 to 60 seconds.
    4 cloves garlic, 1 piece ginger root, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Add in the spice mix. Mix and cook 30 to 60 seconds.
    2 pieces dried porcini mushrooms, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Add tomatoes. Mix. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
    1 large beefsteak tomato
  • Add turkey ground meat. Sprinkle in salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix and use back of spoon to break up meat. Stir occasionally and cook until meat is no longer pink 5 to 6 minutes.
    1 pound turkey ground meat, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Add in carrots and cabbage. Season with salt. Mix.
    2 -3 medium carrots, 1 small cabbage
  • Pour in water. Mix to combine. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
    5 - 6 cups water
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are soft and stock has reduced. Turn off the heat.
  • Serve in your favorite soup vessel.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 870mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3427IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 3mg