Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

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Mahane Yehuda Market

📍 Where this dish comes from: Jerusalem, Israel · Mahane Yehuda Market
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Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup, plated and ready to serve

This is a different take on sweet and sour cabbage soup than a brisket-based version, built instead around small meatballs that cook directly in the tangy broth, picking up flavor as they simmer.

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Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

Small beef meatballs simmered in a tangy, tomato-based cabbage soup balanced with a touch of sweetness.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 onion grated, divided
  • 1/2 head cabbage chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar substitute
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine ground beef, egg, almond flour, and half the grated onion in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix gently. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
  • In a large pot, combine remaining onion, cabbage, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
  • Gently drop the meatballs into the simmering soup.
  • Cover and simmer 35–40 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the cabbage is tender.
  • Stir in lemon juice and sugar substitute.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 270kcal | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits

  • Ground beef provides iron, zinc, and complete protein.
  • Cabbage contributes fiber and vitamin C at a very low carb cost.
  • A filling, one-pot meal that reheats well for meal prep across the week.
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