Description
A hearty and comforting soup inspired by the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cabbage, cored and chopped
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients—core the cabbage, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent—about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in the cabbage, rice, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and optionally a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
For a lighter version, use ground turkey or plant-based meat. You can customize the soup by adding carrots or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg