Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a cozy and robust dish that captures the essence of traditional cabbage rolls in a comforting soup form. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty recipe combines lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic seasonings to deliver a warm hug in every bowl. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also nutritious and packed with wholesome ingredients that leave you feeling satisfied. Enjoy it as a delightful main course that pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, quartered and sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 8 oz cans tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until tender.
- Stir in chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, tomato sauce, beef broth, uncooked rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar; mix well.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 25 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg