Description
Hearty and comforting Cabbage Roll Soup combines ground beef, fresh cabbage, carrots, and rice simmered in a flavorful tomato and beef broth. This easy one-pot soup captures all the delicious flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the hassle of rolling, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced finely
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, quartered and sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup white rice (uncooked)
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp. light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat oil and brown beef: In a dutch oven or large soup pot, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the beef until it is fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the browned beef and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until the onions become tender and translucent.
- Add vegetables and liquids: Stir in the chopped green cabbage, quartered and sliced carrots, tomato sauce, beef broth, uncooked white rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar. Mix everything well to combine the flavors.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat if necessary and let it cook uncovered for about 25 minutes, or until the rice and vegetables are tender.
- Finish and garnish: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over each serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to keep the soup lower in fat.
- Adjust the seasoning with extra salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- For a thicker soup, you can simmer longer to reduce the liquid slightly.
- Substitute brown rice for white rice, but increase cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers reheat well and flavors deepen overnight.
