Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a warm and hearty comfort meal that captures the traditional flavors of cabbage rolls in a tangy tomato broth with tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and rice. This easy-to-make, family-friendly soup is nutritious, freezer-friendly, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Tomatoes and Broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (or fresh equivalent)
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
Grains and Spices
- 1/2 cup rice, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Heat a large pot over medium heat and cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat to avoid greasiness.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add diced onions and minced garlic to the browned beef and cook for 3-5 minutes until onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Add Cabbage and Tomatoes: Stir in shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Allow the cabbage to soften slightly before adding liquids.
- Pour in Broth and Add Rice: Pour beef broth into the pot and add rinsed rice along with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried herbs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Simmer and Serve: Let the soup cook gently for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice and cabbage are tender. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving hot.
Notes
- Use fresh cabbage for better texture and crispness.
- Don’t skip browning the meat to develop deep flavors.
- Rinse the rice before adding to prevent sticking and ensure fluffiness.
- Let the soup rest for 10 minutes after cooking for flavors to meld.
- If too tangy, add a pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: cabbage roll soup, comfort food, ground beef soup, hearty soup, family dinner, freezer friendly
