Description
Polish Stuffed Cabbage Soup is a warm and hearty dish that brings the rich flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls into a comforting and easy-to-make soup.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ head green cabbage, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
6 cups beef broth
½ cup uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 5 minutes, allowing it to soften slightly.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, uncooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine everything well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the cabbage and rice are tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve hot, ideally with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This soup also freezes well for up to 3 months.
If you prefer brown rice over white, feel free to swap it in. Just keep in mind that the cooking time will be longer, and you may need to add more liquid to the soup.
You can add carrots, celery, or even mushrooms for added flavor and texture. Just chop them up and add them along with the cabbage.
For a spicy kick, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
