Cabbage Roll Soup
Cabbage Roll Soup is a comforting, deconstructed version of stuffed cabbage that cooks in under 60 minutes, making it ideal for weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 500 g lean ground beef or turkey Use lean meat to reduce fat content.
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
Rice and Broth
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 400 g diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste For added flavor.
Spices
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, brown the ground meat with the onion and garlic over medium heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped cabbage and cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste.
- Season with paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the rice is tender and the flavors meld together.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Notes
For a richer texture, brown a small amount of tomato paste before adding liquids to caramelize flavors. Finish the soup with 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or 1 tbsp sour cream per bowl to brighten flavors just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gFiber: 3g
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