Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a warming, hearty dish that brings the comforting flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls into a delightful soup form. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich broth, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to enjoy in no time. Ideal for leftovers and customizable with your favorite vegetables, this soup will quickly become a go-to comfort food in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots (quartered and sliced)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper. Brown the beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Once browned, add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 2–3 minutes until onions are tender.
- Stir in chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, tomato sauce, beef broth, uncooked rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg