Description
Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that captures all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the hassle of rolling. This soup is packed with ground beef (or turkey), cabbage, carrots, and rice in a flavorful tomato-based broth. It’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot, cook ground beef in olive oil until browned. Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Stir in rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice and add during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
