Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup
Few dishes capture the warmth and comfort of home quite like Cabbage Roll Soup. This hearty soup blends tender cabbage, savory ground beef or turkey, and a rich tomato-based broth into a satisfying meal. In this guide, we’ll walk you through all the ingredients, cooking steps, and tips you need to make this classic soup at home.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Beef broth | 4 cups |
| Tomato sauce | 8 oz can |
| Uncooked long-grain rice | ½ cup |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Brown sugar | 3 tsp |
| Parsley | 2 tsp |
| Olive oil | 2 tsp |
| Salt & pepper | To taste |
| Ground beef or turkey | 1 lb |
| Onion, diced | 1 |
| Garlic, minced | 2 tsp |
| Chopped green cabbage | 4 cups |
| Carrots, sliced | 2 |
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Meat
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
Step 2: Sauté Aromatics
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the browned meat. Cook an additional 4 minutes, until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Step 3: Add Vegetables & Broth
Stir in the sliced carrots, chopped cabbage, beef broth, uncooked rice, tomato sauce, bay leaf, brown sugar, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 4: Simmer the Soup
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the flavors are well blended.
