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abbage Roll Soup

Want a **Cabbage Roll Soup** recipe that makes your weeknight dinner special? You’re in the right place! This hearty soup brings all the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls into a simple, one-pot dish. It’s packed with tender cabbage, ground beef, tomatoes, and rice, simmered in a rich broth for a warm and satisfying meal.
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Equipment

  • - Large pot or Dutch oven
  • - Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • - 1 small onion diced
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - 4 cups green cabbage chopped
  • - 1 large carrot diced
  • - 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • - 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • - 4 cups beef broth
  • - 1 cup cooked white rice or brown rice
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1 teaspoon paprika
  • - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • - 1 bay leaf
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Brown the Beef**
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  • Add onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • #### **Step 2: Add the Vegetables & Seasonings**
  • Stir in chopped cabbage, carrots, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf.
  • Cook for 5 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften.
  • #### **Step 3: Simmer the Soup**
  • Pour in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for **25-30 minutes** until vegetables are tender.
  • #### **Step 4: Add the Rice & Serve**
  • Stir in cooked rice and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad.