Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a hearty one-pot dinner packed with lean ground beef, tender cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, and rice. It has all the comforting flavors of classic cabbage rolls in an easy, cozy soup.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely 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 uncooked white rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the lean ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking the beef apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the finely diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the chopped cabbage and sliced carrots. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes to begin softening the vegetables.
- Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Add the uncooked rice, bay leaf, and light brown sugar. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice and vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard it.
- Stir in the fresh chopped parsley and taste. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with extra fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to keep the soup hearty without making it overly greasy.
- Rinse the rice if desired before adding it to the soup for a slightly lighter texture.
- The rice will continue absorbing liquid as the soup sits, so add a little extra beef broth when reheating if needed.
- For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American