Description
This Stuffed Cabbage Soup recipe recreates all the comforting flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls in a hearty, easy-to-make soup form. Combining ground beef and pork with rice, tomatoes, and tender cabbage simmered in beef broth and seasoned with herbs and spices, this soup is a wholesome, satisfying meal perfect for any chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (14 grams)
- ½ large onion, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound lean ground pork
Liquids and Tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth (48 ounces)
- 24 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 24 ounces crushed tomatoes, undrained
Grains and Seasonings
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (200 grams)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (17 grams)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt (9 grams)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (2 grams)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 grams)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (3 grams)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, snipped
Vegetables
- 1 head of cabbage (about 1 pound), chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped half onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Cook Meat: Add 1 pound each of lean ground beef and lean ground pork to the pot. Cook, breaking apart the meat with a spoon, until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the pot.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in 6 cups beef broth, 24 ounces diced tomatoes, 24 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 cup uncooked white rice, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 2 bay leaves, 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, and 1 head chopped cabbage.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the soup mixture to a low boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 25-30 minutes until the rice is tender and the cabbage is cooked through but still slightly crisp.
Notes
- The article includes options for adapting this recipe for slow cookers and Instant Pots for convenience and variation.
- Calorie estimates are based on 12 servings of soup; actual nutrition may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
- For precise nutritional guidance, consult a nutritionist as these values are estimates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 16 grams
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
