Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a comforting and hearty soup that captures the classic flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a warm, easy-to-make bowl. This recipe features lean ground beef, green cabbage, carrots, and rice simmered in a savory tomato and beef broth mixture, topped with fresh parsley for a delightful finish. Perfect for cozy fall and winter dinners, it brings nutritious, wholesome ingredients together in a delicious, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced finely
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, quartered and sliced
- 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
- Heat Oil and Brown Beef: In a dutch oven or large soup pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the browned beef. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add Vegetables and Liquids: Stir in chopped green cabbage, quartered and sliced carrots, tomato sauce, low-sodium beef broth, uncooked white rice, bay leaf, and light brown sugar. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly and let it cook gently for approximately 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the flavors have melded.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- This Cabbage Roll Soup recipe makes a perfect warm meal for chilly days and is great for batch cooking and leftovers.
- For added flavor, you can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the beef broth quantity slightly or let it simmer uncovered a bit longer.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or other herbs like thyme as desired.
- The brown sugar balances the acidity of the tomato sauce nicely, but can be adjusted to taste or substituted with honey or maple syrup if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- 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
