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Cabbage Roll Soup

This comforting cabbage roll soup brings together ground beef, pork, cabbage, and rice in a rich tomato broth for the ultimate bowl of warmth. It captures all the flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls in an easier soup format that's perfect for chilly days. The combination of meats creates a rich flavor profile while the rice cooks right in the broth absorbing all the delicious tomato and spice notes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ pound lean ground pork (or additional ground beef)
  • ¾ cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 medium head cabbage (chopped, core removed, about 8 cups)
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable juice (such as V8)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot, brown the onion, garlic, pork, and beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in the chopped cabbage and let cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, V8 or vegetable juice, uncooked rice, paprika, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let simmer until the rice is fully cooked, approximately 25-30 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Notes

Don't rush the browning stage for better flavor. Use long grain rice for best texture. Soup thickens as it sits - add more broth if needed. Vegetarian option: substitute meats with plant-based alternatives or mushrooms.