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Delicious Easy Cabbage Roll Soup in a one-pot dish with ground beef and vegetables.

Cabbage Roll Soup

A cozy, filling one-pot cabbage roll soup that combines the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls but with less effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef or ground turkey Use about 1 pound for best flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 2-4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 small to medium Green cabbage, chopped About 6 to 8 cups.
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes
  • 1 can Tomato sauce Can use crushed tomatoes if preferred.
  • 4-6 cups Beef or chicken broth
  • 1-2 tablespoons Brown sugar Optional but classic.
  • 1-2 teaspoons Salt Plus pepper to taste.
  • 1-2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup Cooked rice Added at the end or uncooked rice simmered in soup.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a big pot or Dutch oven, add ground beef and brown it over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
  2. Once the meat is mostly cooked, stir in diced onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds. If using lean meat, add a splash of oil if the pot seems dry.
  4. Incorporate the chopped cabbage into the pot. It may seem like a lot at first, but it will wilt down in 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer.
  6. Let simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and flavors meld together.
  7. Stir in cooked rice at the end for fluffiness or add rinsed uncooked rice during simmering and cook until tender, usually 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

Cut cabbage into spoon-friendly pieces and season in layers for the best flavor. Adjust sweet and sour balance as needed.