Kimchi Cabbage Turkey Meatball Soup

Cabbage recipes can feel repetitive unless the flavor base is specific. Kimchi solves that by bringing acidity, chile, garlic, and fermentation to a simple turkey meatball soup.

The meatballs stay tender because they simmer gently instead of browning first.

A small amount of rice in the pot makes the soup more filling without turning it into a heavy stew.

Add the kimchi in two stages.

Simmering some in the broth builds depth, while stirring in a little more at the end keeps the soup bright and lively.

For something else to cook in the same spirit, try Cabbage Roll Soup with Turkey and Rice or Crispy Cabbage Dumpling Bowls.