Polish Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Name: Polish Stuffed Cabbage Soup with Ground Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, chopped; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large carrot, chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 tsp dried dill; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 24 oz tomato sauce; 6 oz tomato paste; 4 cups water; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 cup long-grain white rice, for serving; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

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Polish Stuffed Cabbage Soup delivers all the flavor of traditional gołąbki in a hearty one-pot format. Ground turkey, tender cabbage, and vegetables simmer in rich tomato broth and serve over fluffy rice for an easy weeknight meal.

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55 min

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Ingredients

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1 head green cabbage, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp sweet paprika
24 oz tomato sauce
6 oz tomato paste
4 cups water
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 cup long-grain white rice, for serving
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Chop the cabbage, onion, garlic, and carrot.
2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
3
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and carrots to the pot. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
4
Stir in the dried dill, paprika, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
5
Add the chopped cabbage, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
6
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
7
While the soup is simmering, cook the rice separately according to package instructions.
8
To serve, place a scoop of cooked rice into each bowl and ladle the hot soup over the top.
9
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the ground turkey fully before adding vegetables to build deeper flavor and ensure even cooking throughout the soup.
Simmer gently for 20–25 minutes after adding cabbage so it becomes tender without turning mushy or losing its structure.
Stir dill and paprika directly into the tomato paste and oil for a few seconds before adding broth to bloom the spices and intensify their flavor.
Serve over warm, fluffy white rice rather than in it; this prevents the rice from becoming oversaturated and mushy.

Substitutions

Ground turkey → ground beef, ground chicken, or plant-based ground meat (adjust cooking time slightly for plant-based)
Green cabbage → red cabbage or Napa cabbage (red will add earthiness; Napa will cook faster)
Dried dill → fresh dill, added at the end (use 1 tbsp fresh or 1 tsp dried thyme as alternatives)
White rice → brown rice, cauliflower rice, or egg noodles (cooking times vary)

Storage & make-ahead

Cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth if needed.