Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a hearty, comforting dish that captures the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a warm, easy-to-make soup. Featuring lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful tomato-based broth, this soup is perfect for chilly days and makes a satisfying, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced finely
- 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
- 2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a dutch oven or large soup pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are tender and fragrant.
- Add vegetables and liquids: Stir in the chopped cabbage, carrots, tomato sauce, low-sodium beef broth, uncooked white rice, bay leaf, and light brown sugar. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to combine flavors.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat slightly and cook uncovered for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top before serving for a burst of fresh flavor and color.
Notes
- This soup is a comforting and warming dish, ideal for chilly fall or winter days.
- Use lean ground beef to keep the soup lighter and reduce fat content.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste as the broth is low sodium.
- If you prefer, substitute white rice with brown rice but increase the cooking time accordingly.
- The light brown sugar balances the acidity of the tomato sauce for a subtle sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 213.01 kcal
- Sugar: 6.63 g
- Sodium: 346.58 mg
- Fat: 5.24 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.83 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.41 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.27 g
- Fiber: 0.51 g
- Protein: 20.23 g
- Cholesterol: 46.87 mg
