Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a warm and comforting dish that combines the flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls into a hearty, easy-to-make soup. With tender cabbage, savory ground meat, and rice simmered in a rich tomato broth, this recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Each bowl offers a delicious taste of nostalgia and is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups green or savoy cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground meat, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and rice; cook for a few minutes until cabbage starts to wilt.
- Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 30 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg