CABBAGE ROLL SOUP

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Beef and Aromatics

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
3. Stir in onions and garlic, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 2: Build the Soup Base

4. Add chopped cabbage, carrots, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.

Step 3: Add Rice & Serve

6. Stir in the cooked rice and let it warm through for 5 minutes.
7. Remove bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot!

Tips for the Best Cabbage Roll Soup

✔ Use Lean Ground Beef – Less grease, more flavor!
✔ Brown the Meat Well – This adds depth to the soup.
✔ Add Rice at the End – Prevents it from becoming too soft.
✔ Make It Low-Carb – Swap rice for cauliflower rice or omit it entirely.

Perfect Pairings

🍞 Crusty Bread – Ideal for soaking up the broth.
🥗 Side Salad – A fresh green salad adds balance.
🧀 Grated Parmesan – A sprinkle of cheese enhances the flavor.

This Cabbage Roll Soup is the ultimate comfort food, bringing all the flavors of classic cabbage rolls into a simple, warming bowl of soup. It’s hearty, nutritious, and incredibly satisfying—a perfect meal for the whole family!

Would you like a slow cooker or Instant Pot version? 😊