Cabbage Roll Soup is a delicious and hearty soup inspired by the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls. It’s a simpler alternative to making individual cabbage rolls but still captures the same savory taste. Here’s a basic recipe for Cabbage Roll Soup:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup rice (uncooked)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Worcestershire sauce for added depth of flavor
Instructions:
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until they become translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook until it begins to wilt.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef or vegetable broth, uncooked rice, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and optional Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the cabbage is tender.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and enjoy!
Feel free to customize this recipe according to your taste preferences. You can also add additional vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra color and nutrition. Serve the Cabbage Roll Soup with a side of crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
