Description
This hearty Cabbage Roll Soup captures all the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a warm, easy-to-make soup. Featuring lean ground beef, cabbage, fragrant spices, and tender rice simmered in a tomato-rich broth, it’s perfect for a satisfying family meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chopped cabbage
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
Spices and Grains
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2/3 cup uncooked white rice (jasmine recommended)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Onion: Add the ground beef and chopped onion to a large soup pot. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned, about 8 minutes. Remove and discard excess fat if necessary to keep the soup lean.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the minced garlic, chopped cabbage, tomato sauce, fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices, beef broth, water, paprika, Italian seasoning, and uncooked rice. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Simmer the Soup: Raise the heat to high to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, stir well, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot immediately for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and keep the soup healthier.
- Fire-roasted diced tomatoes add a subtle smoky flavor but regular diced tomatoes can be used as well.
- Jasmine rice is preferred for its fragrance and texture, but long grain white rice also works.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste at the end of cooking to avoid over-salting.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of water or broth slightly.
