Description
This hearty Cabbage Roll Soup captures all the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in an easy, one-pot meal. No rolling required—just warm, savory goodness perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium green cabbage, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced or shredded
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup white rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add diced onions and carrots to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and chopped cabbage. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cabbage starts to wilt.
- Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce. Add the rice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the soup is well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Swap white rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice for lower carbs.
- Add smoked paprika or Worcestershire sauce for deeper flavor.
- Low-sodium broth helps control salt content.
- Store rice separately if freezing to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
