Description
This hearty and comforting Cabbage Roll Soup recipe is a deconstructed version of traditional cabbage rolls, packed with savory flavors and wholesome ingredients. It’s a satisfying meal perfect for colder days.
Ingredients
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Meat Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add cabbage and carrots, cooking until slightly softened.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, rice, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a leaner alternative, try ground turkey or chicken.
- Brown rice can be a nutritious swap for white rice, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- This soup freezes well, making it a great make-ahead option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
