Cabbage Roll Soup – A Hearty One-Pot Meal Bursting with Flavour
Cabbage Roll Soup is a hearty and easy one-pot dish.It combines cabbage, meat, rice, and tomato broth.No rolling or stuffing required.Perfect for quick dinners and meal prep.Rich, comforting, and nutritious.A simplified version of classic cabbage rolls.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped cabbage
- 250g ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 4 cups vegetable or beef broth
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and cook for about 5–7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until cabbage is tender and flavors blend.
- Stir in cooked rice and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh green cabbage for best results.
- Pre-cooked rice saves time and prevents overcooking.
- Adjust broth quantity for desired thickness.
- Simmer longer for deeper flavor.
- Use homemade broth for richer taste.
- Skim excess fat for a lighter soup.
- Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Let soup rest before serving for better flavor.