Cabbage Roll Soup
Cabbage Roll Soup provides 13g protein and 159 calories per serving across 10 servings, requiring additional protein sources to meet meal targets. Quick stovetop prep yields high volume for minimal calorie investment, useful for adding fullness between primary meals. Pair with lean meat or protein powder to reach 30g+ protein per serving.
Ingredients
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
Regular ground pork is typically 70/30. Look for lean if available.
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus additional to taste)
- •Carrots
- •Parsnip
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(960g)
Any carton beef broth labeled "low sodium." Bone broth substitutes fine.
- •Tomato Sauce(680g)
- •Brown Rice(120g)
- •2 bay leaves
- •Maple syrup(15g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(15g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Thyme, Fresh(5g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Red pepper flakes
- •Cabbage, Green(1200g)
- •Sherry, Dry(15g)
Instructions
- 1Heat a Dutch oven or similar large soup pot over medium-high. Add the beef, salt, and pepper. With a wooden spoon or sturdy plastic spoon or spatula, break apart the meat into pieces.
- 2Once the meat is broken up, add the carrots, parsnips, and onions. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and the vegetables begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute, until very fragrant.
- 3Add the beef broth, tomato sauce, rice, bay leaves, maple syrup, Worcestershire, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- 4Bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Add the cabbage.
- 5Continue simmering until the cabbage and rice are tender, about 25 to 35 minutes more. Check and stir periodically.
- 6Remove the pot from the heat. Fish out and discard the bay leaves and thyme stems. Stir in the vinegar. Cover and let the soup rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry and the soup to thicken a bit further, then taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Enjoy hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
159
calories
13g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 16g
- Saturated fat
- 1.9g
- Sodium
- 519 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.5g
10 servings per batch · ~348g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Cabbage Roll Soup have per serving?
Each serving provides 13g of protein and 159 calories with 5g fat and 16g carbs. This is a moderate-protein, low-calorie option suitable for controlled portions.
How long does Cabbage Roll Soup take to prep?
This is a quick-prep recipe that batch-cooks 10 servings on the stovetop, giving you excellent meal-prep efficiency at nearly 1.3g protein per calorie. One cooking session covers most of a week's lunches or dinners.
Is Cabbage Roll Soup good for fat loss?
At 159 calories and 13g protein per serving, this recipe's high volume and low calorie density make it ideal for fat loss phases where satiety matters. The 10-serving batch size also maximizes prep efficiency during a cutting cycle.
