Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a comforting, hearty dish that combines the classic flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a warm and easy-to-make soup form. Featuring lean ground beef, cabbage, carrots, and rice simmered in a savory tomato and beef broth, this soup is perfect for chilly days and is a wholesome, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Meat and Base
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced finely
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, quartered and sliced
Liquids and Seasonings
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp. light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are tender and fragrant.
- Add Vegetables and Liquids: Stir in the chopped green cabbage, quartered and sliced carrots, tomato sauce, beef broth, uncooked white rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for about 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the flavors are melded together.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley just before serving to add a fresh flavor and color to the dish.
Notes
- This soup is perfect for warming up on cold, crisp fall days and provides the delightful taste of a stuffed cabbage roll in a simple and quick soup form.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your preference.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- For a thicker soup, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes to reduce the liquid.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and taste great reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 213.01 kcal
- Sugar: 6.63 g
- Sodium: 346.58 mg
- Fat: 5.24 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.83 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.41 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.27 g
- Fiber: 0.51 g
- Protein: 20.23 g
- Cholesterol: 46.87 mg
