Cabbage roll soup is a hearty and comforting dish that captures all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls but in soup form. It typically includes ingredients like ground meat (such as beef, pork, or a combination), cabbage, onions, garlic, rice, tomatoes, and various herbs and spices. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (or a mixture of beef and pork)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the cabbage to wilt slightly.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the pot, along with the beef broth, cooked rice, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook, covered, for about 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the cabbage to become tender.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your tastes. You can add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers, or adjust the seasonings to your liking. Enjoy your cabbage roll soup!
