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" Comforting Cabbage Roll Soup: A Hearty Meal!"

Cabbage roll soup is the ultimate comfort food, delivering all the beloved flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a much simpler, deconstructed format. This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something wholesome and satisfying but don't have hours to spend rolling individual cabbage leaves. It’s a hearty, flavorful soup that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table. My first time making cabbage roll soup, I was skeptical if it could truly capture the essence of t
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ pound lean ground pork
  • ¾ cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 medium head cabbage (chopped, core removed, about 8 cups)
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable juice (such as V8)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, brown the onion, garlic, pork, and beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in the chopped cabbage and let cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, vegetable juice, uncooked rice, paprika, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let simmer until the rice is fully cooked, approximately 25-30 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaf and serve.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

- For best flavor, use a combination of lean ground beef and pork. The pork adds an extra layer of richness. If you prefer, you can use all ground beef, ensuring it's lean to avoid excessive grease.
- To ensure the meat is safely cooked, brown the ground beef and pork until no pink remains, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- This cabbage roll soup freezes beautifully. Allow it to cool completely, then portion into airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of beef broth if needed.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.