Cabbage Roll Soup

Hearty and cozy choice 😊 Here’s an easy Cabbage Roll Soup that tastes like classic cabbage rolls but is much simpler to make.

Cabbage Roll Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb (about 500 g) ground beef or turkey
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
• 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato sauce
• 4–5 cups beef or vegetable broth
• ½ cup uncooked rice
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Optional: pinch of sugar (balances the tomato flavor)

Steps

1. Brown the meat:
   Heat oil in a large pot. Cook ground meat with onion until browned. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Add soup base:
   Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings.
3. Add cabbage & rice:
   Add chopped cabbage and uncooked rice. Stir well.
4. Simmer:
   Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes, until rice is tender.
5. Taste & serve:
   Adjust seasoning and serve hot 🍲

Tips

• Faster version: use cooked rice and simmer only 15 minutes
• Vegetarian: skip meat, add beans or lentils
• Thicker soup: add extra cabbage or reduce broth slightly

If you want, I can make it slow cooker, Instant Pot, or low-carb style.