Description
A warm and comforting soup reminiscent of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of green cabbage, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef (or pork/turkey)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup white rice (or small pasta/barley)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook until it begins to soften.
- Mix in the rice, crushed tomatoes, and broth, then bring to a boil.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and sugar.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Finish by adding lemon juice or vinegar before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or celery for added nutrition. A mix of meats can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg