Description
Easy Cabbage Roll Soup is a delightful fusion of traditional cabbage rolls and a comforting soup, perfect for busy weeknights. This hearty dish is packed with nutritious vegetables, lean ground beef, and rich flavors that the whole family will appreciate. In just a short time, you can have a warm, satisfying meal ready to serve, making it an ideal option for dinner or as a cozy side dish. With the flexibility to customize ingredients to your liking, this recipe ensures everyone at the table can enjoy it. Best of all, leftovers freeze beautifully, allowing you to savor this delicious soup again later.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced finely)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (quartered and sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- A few spears of fresh thyme (leaves picked)
- 1 small green cabbage (chopped (about 6–7 cups))
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 x 8 oz cans crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup brown rice (uncooked, or quinoa)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add lean ground beef; break apart and brown while seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, red bell pepper, and thyme; cook until softened.
- Deglaze the pot with 1/2 cup beef broth.
- Combine remaining ingredients: chopped cabbage, crushed tomatoes, uncooked brown rice or quinoa, bay leaf, and honey; stir well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat; let simmer for 35-40 minutes until rice is cooked and cabbage is tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg