Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a heartwarming dish that captures the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the fuss of rolling. This nourishing soup features tender ground beef, vibrant cabbage, and subtle spices, making it an ideal meal for chilly days or family gatherings. In just under an hour, you can enjoy a rich and savory soup that not only satisfies your cravings but is also packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for meal prep, leftovers can be easily frozen for future enjoyment, ensuring you always have a delicious option on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 white rice (uncooked)
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper; cook until browned.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook for another 2-3 minutes until onions are tender.
- Add chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, tomato sauce, beef broth, uncooked rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar; mix well.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove bay leaf and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- 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: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg