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Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe – The Ultimate Cozy Comfort Dish

bowl of cabbage roll soup recipe garnished with parsley
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A cozy and flavorful cabbage roll soup that delivers all the taste of traditional cabbage rolls without the hassle. Loaded with ground beef, tender cabbage, veggies, and rice in a savory tomato broth—perfect for cold evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (use lean or substitute with ground turkey)
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 6 cups beef or chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, optional garnish

Instructions

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook thoroughly, breaking it up as it browns. Drain excess grease.

2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and the onion softens.

3. Add chopped carrots and celery. Cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.

4. Stir in tomato paste and mix well to coat the vegetables and meat.

5. Pour in broth and add crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine.

6. Add bay leaves, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

7. Stir in chopped cabbage. Cover the pot and bring to a boil.

8. Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until cabbage is tender.

9. Stir in cooked rice and let simmer for another 5–7 minutes to heat through.

10. Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Use freshly chopped cabbage—it gives a better bite than pre-shredded bags.

Cook your rice ahead of time or use leftover rice to save time.

Brown the tomato paste with the veggies to deepen the flavor.

Don’t skimp on the garlic—it makes a big difference!

Let the soup rest for 10 minutes after cooking; the flavor improves as it sits.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/cabbage-roll-soup-recipe/