MEXICAN CABBAGE ROLL SOUP

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I love sharing our humble and hearty soup made with beef, cabbage and green chiles. A blast of cilantro gives it a sunshiny finish. -Michelle Beal, Powell, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 cups chopped cabbage (about 1 small head)
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: pico de gallo and reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook and crumble beef with seasonings over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and cabbage until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in beef, chiles, water and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, to allow flavors to blend, about 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro. If desired, top with pico de gallo and sour cream. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges