Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup
Few meals offer the same cozy, home-cooked comfort as Cabbage Roll Soup. This hearty dish combines tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef or turkey, and a rich tomato-based broth into a filling, satisfying bowl. Below is a simple guide with everything you need to recreate this classic soup in your own kitchen.
Cabbage Roll Soup
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Beef broth | 4 cups |
| Tomato sauce | 1 (8 oz) can |
| Uncooked long-grain rice | ½ cup |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Brown sugar | 3 tsp |
| Parsley | 2 tsp |
| Olive oil | 2 tsp |
| Salt & pepper | To taste |
| Ground beef or turkey | 1 lb |
| Onion, diced | 1 |
| Garlic, minced | 2 tsp |
| Green cabbage, chopped | 4 cups |
| Carrots, sliced | 2 |
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Meat
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 6 minutes, breaking it apart, until fully browned.
Step 2: Cook the Aromatics
Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Continue cooking for about 4 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Step 3: Add Remaining Ingredients
Add the sliced carrots, chopped cabbage, beef broth, uncooked rice, tomato sauce, bay leaf, brown sugar, parsley, and an additional pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Step 4: Simmer
Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until the rice is tender and the flavors have fully developed.
