Description
Hearty cabbage roll soup blends traditional Eastern European comfort with modern culinary simplicity. Rich layers of ground beef, tender cabbage, and savory tomato broth deliver a soul-warming meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked rice
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups (32 ounces / 946 milliliters) beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious cooking vessel and warm olive oil over medium heat, gently sautéing diced onions until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef into the pot, methodically crumbling the meat and allowing it to brown thoroughly, eliminating any visible pink areas, which typically requires 5-7 minutes of continuous stirring.
- Incorporate finely chopped cabbage and diced carrots, enabling them to soften and release their natural moisture while developing rich flavor profiles for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and savory broth, then season with Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, creating a robust liquid foundation.
- Carefully introduce uncooked rice into the simmering mixture, reducing heat to low, covering the pot, and allowing the ingredients to meld together for 20-25 minutes until rice reaches perfect tenderness.
- Remove from heat, permit the soup to rest momentarily for flavors to harmonize, then ladle into warm bowls and garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize meat choices by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium broth and monitoring added salt during cooking.
- Enhance texture by cutting cabbage into uniform bite-sized pieces for consistent cooking and easier eating.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or zucchini during the vegetable sautéing stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg