Description
This stuffed cabbage soup brings all the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls into a cozy, easy-to-make soup. Rich tomato broth, tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, and rice create a hearty, flavorful dish that warms the heart. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s a one-pot meal that tastes like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup white rice, rinsed
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, splash of vinegar, fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, add garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add ground beef, break it apart, and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Mix well.
- Add chopped cabbage and rinsed rice. Stir gently.
- Add thyme, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding vinegar or sugar if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace meat with lentils or beans and use vegetable broth.
- Brown rice can be used but may need longer cooking.
- Soup thickens as it sits; add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup / Main Course
- Method: Stovetop / Simmering
- Cuisine: Eastern European / American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg