Description
Cabbage Roll Soup captures all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a hearty, comforting soup form. Packed with ground meat, cabbage, tomatoes, and rice, this soup offers a nutritious and filling meal perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups green cabbage, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup cooked rice or 1/2 cup uncooked rice
6 cups beef or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add rice (if using uncooked, adjust cooking time accordingly).
- Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cabbage and rice are tender, about 30-40 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill before serving.
Notes
- Use ground chicken or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Add carrots or bell peppers for extra color and nutrition.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or smoked paprika.
- Make it vegetarian by omitting meat and adding beans or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
