Golumpki Soup

It is a soup version of stuffed cabbage rolls with cabbage, ground meat, rice, tomatoes, and broth.

Yes. Ground turkey works well for a lighter version.

Yes. Use barley, small pasta, cauliflower rice, or leave it out.

Acid brightens the tomato broth and balances the cabbage and meat.

Yes, but rice can soften after thawing. Add fresh rice later if you prefer.

Yes. Add cooked rice near the end so it does not over-soften.

Use cauliflower rice or skip the grain.

Comforting golumpki soup with cabbage, ground meat, rice, tomatoes, broth, paprika, and a bright acidic finish.

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1 head green cabbage, chopped

1 pound ground beef, pork, or turkey

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup white rice, small pasta, or barley

1 can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce, 28 ounces

4 cups beef broth or chicken broth

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 pinch sugar

1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar

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Add lemon juice or vinegar at the end so the soup tastes bright instead of flat.