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Cabbage Roll Soup (The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe)

This Cabbage Roll Soup delivers all the traditional taste of deconstructed cabbage rolls—tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and fluffy rice simmered in a rich, tomato-based broth—all in one simple, comforting bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Eastern European
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef 90/10 recommended
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium head of green cabbage cored and chopped
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 6 cups beef broth low-sodium
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch oven or stockpot
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife
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Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned. Drain any excess grease. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  2. Add the beef broth, undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar to the pot. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring the soup to a boil. Stir in the chopped cabbage, uncooked rice, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 25gFat: 15gFiber: 7g

Notes

Low-Carb Tip: To make this keto-friendly, omit the rice and substitute with 2 cups of cauliflower rice, adding it in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Keyword cabbage roll soup,deconstructed cabbage soup,unstuffed cabbage rolls

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