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cabbage roll soup in white bowl topped with sour cream and fresh parsley
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Cabbage Roll Soup

All the flavours of cabbage rolls without all the work!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cabbage roll soup
Servings: 8
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Andrea Mut

Equipment

  • Large soup pot

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef, can substitute any ground meat or beans
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 ½ tbsp)
  • 1 small head green cabbage, chopped or sliced
  • 1 teaspoon hot or mild paprika
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 x 796 ml/28 oz can whole tomatoes, chopped or pureed
  • 6 cups beef, chicken, or vegetables stock/broth
  • ¾ cup black rice, wild rice, brown or white rice, uncooked
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper

Optional Toppings

  • Sour cream or plain yogurt
  • Fresh, chopped parsley
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ground meat, onions, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes or until beef is cooked and onions are soft.
  • Add garlic, cabbage, paprika, tomato paste, sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine well.
  • Add canned tomatoes, stock/broth, rice, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until cabbage is soft. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve garnished with sour cream, plain yogurt, fresh parsley and/or Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  1. The soup is thick and stew-like. Add extra stock if you prefer it thinner.
  2. Lasts for 5 days in the refrigerator.
  3. Freeze in airtight container for up to 6 months.
  4. Make it vegan/vegetarian by replacing the meat with your favourite beans. 
NUTRITION FACTS are an estimate only and are calculated using an online calculator. Numbers may vary depending on ingredient brands and quantities. These facts are for ⅛ of a recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g