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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Serving 1x

Description

A comforting and hearty soup that captures the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the hassle of stuffing. Perfect for chilly nights and easy to prepare in under an hour.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
  • ½ cup uncooked white rice
  • ½ small head green cabbage, chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Cook Meat: Add ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Add Ingredients: Stir in diced carrots, tomato sauce, drained diced tomatoes, beef broth, uncooked rice, chopped cabbage, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika.
  • Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, or until the rice and cabbage are tender.
  • Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

This soup can be made in advance and reheats well. It freezes nicely, so you can make a big batch for future meals.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 457
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 930mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg