Description
This Cabbage Roll Soup is a comforting one-pot meal featuring ground beef, fresh vegetables, and rice in a flavorful broth. It’s easy to prepare, nutritious, and perfect for chilly nights. Enjoy a hearty bowl that warms the soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown, depending on preference)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients for a smoother cooking process.
- Dice the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and carrot.
- Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, removing the core first.
- Measure out the rice and set it aside.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the ground beef (or turkey) and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if using beef.
- Add the diced green bell pepper and carrot, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and beef broth.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, add the chopped cabbage and uncooked rice, stirring to submerge them in the liquid.
- Cover and let simmer for an additional 30-40 minutes (add 10-15 minutes if using brown rice), stirring occasionally.
- Check the rice for doneness; it should be tender but not mushy. Adjust the consistency with more broth or water if needed.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Let leftovers cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes