Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a heartwarming blend of tender cabbage, seasoned ground meat, and aromatic spices simmered in a rich tomato broth. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and customizable based on pantry staples, it’s a quick meal that warms both the heart and belly while evoking fond memories of home-cooked dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Chop the cabbage, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground meat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in chopped cabbage, tomato sauce, chicken broth, rice, oregano, and basil. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes until rice is cooked and cabbage is tender.
- Serve hot in bowls; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg