Description
A cozy and hearty soup that combines ground beef, cabbage, rice, and tomato broth, offering the comforting flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls without the fuss of rolling and baking.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 lb ground beef (85-90% lean preferred)
- 1 large onion, diced (For flavor base)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (Adds aroma)
- 3 tbs tomato paste (For depth of flavor)
- 14.5 oz crushed or diced tomatoes (Canned for convenience)
- 4 cups beef broth (For the soup base)
Vegetables and Seasoning
- 5 cups green cabbage, sliced (Shrinks when cooked)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped (Optional for sweetness and color)
- 1 cup long grain white rice (Can substitute with jasmine or brown rice)
- 1 tsp paprika (For warmth and flavor)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (To taste)
- 1 tsp salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp sugar (Optional for balancing acidity)
Instructions
Prepare the Beef and Aromatics
- Heat a large pot over medium high heat and add ground beef. Let it sit for a minute before breaking it up to brown.
- Once mostly browned, add diced onion and cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Build the Tomato Broth
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened.
- Add canned tomatoes and broth.
- Season the mixture with paprika, black pepper, salt, and sugar.
Add Vegetables and Rice
- Once the broth is simmering, add sliced cabbage and chopped carrots.
- Add uncooked rice to the pot or separately cooked rice, as per preferred texture.
Simmer the Soup
- Bring the mixture to a steady simmer and cook for 25 to 35 minutes, until cabbage is tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
For meal prep, cook rice separately and store to maintain its texture. Cabbage roll soup keeps well in the fridge for about 4 days. Add broth or water when reheating if it thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
