Description
A hearty and comforting soup inspired by traditional Polish stuffed cabbage rolls, featuring ground meat, cabbage, rice, and a savory tomato broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and pork. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Add uncooked rice, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, water, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the rice and cabbage are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Use brown rice for added fiber, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors develop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: stuffed cabbage soup, Polish recipes, comfort food, ground beef, cabbage soup