Description
Hearty and comforting Cabbage Roll Soup captures all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a warm, easy-to-make soup. Made with lean ground beef, tender cabbage, carrots, rice, and a rich tomato broth, this 45-minute recipe serves six and is perfect for a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Aromatics
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Grains
- 4 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage
- 2 carrots, peeled, quartered, and sliced
- 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
Liquids and Seasonings
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and brown the beef: In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Add 1 pound of ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the finely diced onion and 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to the beef. Cook together for 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
- Add vegetables and liquids: Stir in 4 cups of coarsely chopped green cabbage, 2 peeled and sliced carrots, 4 cups beef broth, 3 cans (8 ounces each) of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice, 1 bay leaf, and 3 tablespoons brown sugar. Season again with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat if necessary and cook uncovered for about 25 minutes, until the rice is tender and flavors meld.
- Finish and serve: Remove and discard the bay leaf. Sprinkle the soup with 2 tablespoons of parsley for a fresh finish. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef for a leaner version.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, cook uncovered to reduce the liquid further.
- For gluten-free, ensure the beef broth and tomato sauce are gluten-free varieties.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Adjust the brown sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
