Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup, filled with tender cabbage, zesty ground meat, and rich tomatoes—a cozy hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Once hot, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until golden brown and fragrant (about five minutes).
- 2. Brown the Meat: Add ground beef or turkey to the pot. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned all over.
- 3. Add Vegetables: Stir in chopped green cabbage along with diced tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth.
- 4. Season It Up: Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine flavors.
- 5. Cook the Rice: Add uncooked rice to the pot and stir thoroughly. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about twenty minutes.
- 6. Serve with Love: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm alongside crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg