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Cabbage Roll Soup with Ground Beef

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This cozy, nostalgic soup captures all the classic flavors of cabbage rolls—savory ground beef, tender cabbage, tangy tomato, and hearty rice—in an easy, one-pot meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings, it’s a family favorite that’s comforting and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 or lean)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1/2 medium head green cabbage, chopped (about 5 cups)
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
  • 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium or homemade)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice (long grain, jasmine, or basmati)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for topping, optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a splash of olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it up until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat if needed, leaving a little for flavor.
  3. Add diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Stir and cook for another 4 minutes until veggies soften and onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor.
  5. Add chopped cabbage, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.
  6. Pour in beef broth, water, and diced tomatoes with juices. Scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits.
  7. Stir in uncooked rice. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Check rice and cabbage for doneness. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add more broth or water if soup is too thick.
  9. Remove bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh parsley, sour cream, or Parmesan as desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For gluten-free, ensure broth and Worcestershire are certified gluten-free. For dairy-free, omit sour cream and Parmesan. To freeze, cool soup completely and store in freezer-safe containers (add rice fresh when reheating for best texture). For a lower-carb version, substitute cauliflower rice. Brown beef thoroughly for best flavor. Stir soup every 10 minutes to prevent rice from sticking.

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