Description
This comforting cabbage roll soup recipe is like a warm hug on a chilly day. It features savory ground meat, tender cabbage, and aromatic spices, creating a nostalgic and flavorful dish perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, water, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the pot.
- Cover and simmer for another 20-25 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
- Stir in the cooked rice and lemon juice. Heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, omit the rice or use cauliflower rice.
- You can substitute ground turkey or pork for the ground beef.
- Add other vegetables like carrots or celery for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg