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Description
Savor the rich, hearty blend of lean ground beef, tender cabbage, and sweet carrots in a savory broth. This cabbage roll soup brings the comforting flavors of traditional rolls into a quick and satisfying dish, perfect for any weeknight.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ medium cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups chopped)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup uncooked white rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: roughly chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef along with the onions and garlic, breaking up the meat with a spatula until it is fully cooked.
- Incorporate the paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring for an additional 30 seconds to blend the flavors.
- Add the chopped cabbage, diced carrots, beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and rice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Allow it to cook for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid the rice sticking, until the vegetables and rice are tender.
- Before serving, mix in the chopped parsley and lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
Notes
TECHNIQUE TIP: Baking the soup allows flavors to meld better than stovetop cooking, enhancing the taste of the cabbage and beef.
STORAGE: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months for a quick meal later.
SUBSTITUTION: Swap ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter version, maintaining the same delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1355 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 59 mg
