Description
This hearty and comforting Cabbage Roll Soup captures all the delicious flavors of classic cabbage rolls in a warm, easy-to-make soup form. Ground beef, tender cabbage, rice, and vegetables simmer together in a savory tomato and beef broth base, seasoned with fragrant thyme and smoked paprika for a satisfying meal perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon to ensure even cooking and no large clumps remain.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add liquids and vegetables: Stir in the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with their juice, uncooked white rice, chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the cabbage and carrots have softened.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For a lower-fat option, substitute ground beef with lean ground turkey or chicken.
- To make this soup gluten-free, ensure your beef broth and tomato sauce have no added gluten ingredients.
- If you prefer your cabbage less soft, add it halfway through the simmering time.
- Rice can be substituted with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day, making it great for meal prep.