Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a hearty and comforting dish inspired by classic stuffed cabbage rolls. This one-pot soup is filled with tender beef, cabbage, rice, and vegetables in a savory tomato broth with a creamy finish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup rice
- 5 oz tomato paste
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cup water
- 1 qt chicken broth
- 1/2 large cabbage, chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart as it cooks.
2. Once the beef is browned, add chopped carrots and onion. Sauté until vegetables are softened. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add rice, tomato paste, bay leaves, water, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.
4. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes, partially covered.
5. Add the chopped cabbage to the pot and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
6. Stir in the heavy cream, then immediately remove the soup from heat.
7. Serve hot with bread or a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and use milk instead of cream.
This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day—perfect for meal prep.
If you’d like a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth slightly or let it simmer longer before adding the cream.
Great served with rye bread or crusty rolls on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Russian, Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1008mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg