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Cabbage Roll Soup Overhead view of a white bowl filled with cabbage roll soup in a rich red tomato broth, with ground beef, chopped cabbage, carrots, rice, and parsley garnish. A spoon rests inside the bowl, with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge on the side.

Cabbage Roll Soup

This hearty cabbage roll soup is the perfect weeknight dinner, bursting with comforting flavors and easy-to-make ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 326
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean to avoid grease removal
  • 1 yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 4 garlic cloves minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika smoked or regular
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ medium cabbage chopped (about 6 cups)
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth for a lighter version
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (no added salt)
  • ½ cup uncooked white rice rinsed (can use brown rice or other grains)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or red wine vinegar for a different tang
  • Optional: roughly chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic over medium-high heat. Use a spatula to break up the meat as it cooks. Continue until the beef is fully browned.
  2. Sprinkle in the paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir the spices in and cook for another 30 seconds to release their aromas.
  3. Add the chopped cabbage, diced carrots, beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and rinsed rice. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking. Cook until the rice is tender and vegetables are soft.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice (or red wine vinegar) and chopped parsley right before serving to enhance the flavor and freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 1355mgPotassium: 1428mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 4852IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This soup is a cozy, nourishing meal perfect for cool nights. It’s hearty, flavorful, and can be easily adjusted for your family’s preferences.

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