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Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup

Hearty cabbage roll soup packed with tender green cabbage, savory ground beef, and rich tomato flavors. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a cozy weeknight dish!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Full Ingredient List
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef 90% lean
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 cups green cabbage coarsely chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled, quartered, and sliced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup long grain rice uncooked
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons parsley

Equipment

  • large pot
  • spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step 1: Brown the Beef
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned – about 4–5 minutes.
Step 2: Sauté Aromatics
  1. Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, stirring occasionally. Let them cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 3: Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, beef broth, tomato sauce, uncooked rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar. Stir everything together and season again with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Simmer and Cook
  1. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Once done, remove the bay leaf and discard it.
Step 5: Add Finishing Touches
  1. Sprinkle the finished soup with fresh parsley, serve it steaming hot, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This hearty soup is meal-prep friendly, freezes beautifully, and is perfect for family dinners. Experiment by swapping ground beef for turkey or adding bell peppers for added flavor. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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