Description
Hearty cabbage roll soup with ground beef, cabbage, rice, and vegetables simmered in a rich tomato-based broth for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- Main Soup:
- 3 tbsp oil (divided)
- 1 small sweet onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/venison)
- 4–5 cups cabbage (chopped)
- 2 large carrots (sliced)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 3/4 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add remaining oil and ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Add cabbage, carrots, broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, Worcestershire, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Great one-pot comfort meal for meal prep.
- Use ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Adjust seasoning and sweetness to taste.
- Stores well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American