Description
A comforting, tomato-rich soup inspired by cabbage rolls, featuring cabbage, rice, and beef in a flavorful, hearty broth.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 cup baby carrots, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ head cabbage, cored and chopped into 1‑inch pieces (about 5–6 cups)
- 5 cups beef broth
- 14‑ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 16‑ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup uncooked long‑grain white rice
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Add onions, carrots, and garlic paste to the pot. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, until onions are soft.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Add chopped cabbage and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, bay leaves, and rice. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Let simmer for 30 minutes without uncovering.
- After 30 minutes, check the rice. If it's not fully cooked, simmer another 5 minutes, covered.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- To make this in a crockpot: brown the beef first, then transfer everything to the crockpot. Cook for 6–7 hours, adding more broth if needed to ensure the rice cooks properly.
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef, or use leaner beef (92%) to reduce fat.
- Swap white rice for brown rice—but increase total cook time by about 20 minutes, as brown rice takes longer to cook.
- If using dried herbs instead of fresh, use 2–3 times more to achieve the same flavor.
- You can freeze the soup (leave about ¾‑inch headspace in container for expansion) for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx.)
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1272 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
