Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the classic flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a warm, easy-to-make soup. Featuring lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory tomato-based broth, this recipe is perfect for chilly days and provides a satisfying, nutritious meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Meat and Oil
- 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 Others
- 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 and Brown Ground Beef: In a dutch oven or large soup pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the browned beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are tender and fragrant.
- Add Vegetables and Liquids: Stir in chopped cabbage, carrots, tomato sauce, beef broth, uncooked white rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving for added flavor and color.
Notes
- Cabbage Roll Soup is a delicious, warming recipe perfect for cold fall days.
- This recipe captures all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a quick and easy soup form.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- For a lower carb version, you can substitute rice with cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- 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
