A simple yet delicious Soup combining the flavors of stuffed cabbage in a fraction of the time and effort. Difficulty: Easy
Course Dinner
Cuisine Eastern European
Keyword Beef, Soups
Method Stove Top
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour
Servings 6
Calories 240kcal
Equipment
Large pot or Dutch Oven
INGREDIENTS
1lb.Ground Beef - lean
1Medium Yellow Onion - finely diced
2Carrots - peeled and chopped
3ClovesGarlic - minced
1tsp.Paprika
1tsp.Dried Oregano
½tsp.Dried Thyme
5cupsGreen Cabbage - chopped - bite sized
4cupsBeef Broth
115 oz. CanTomato Sauce
114 oz. CanFire Roasted Petite Dice Tomatoes
2Tbsp.Brown Sugar
2Bay Leaves
½cupLong-grain White Rice - Uncooked
2Tbsp.Fresh Parsley or Fresh Thyme - chopped
Salt and Black Pepper
1Tbsp.Vegetable Oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the Ground Beef. until about halfway browned. Then add the Onions and Carrots. Cook until the onions are soft, about 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the Garlic, Paprika, Oregano, and Thyme. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Add the Cabbage, Beef Broth, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes, Brown Sugar, Bay Leaves, and Rice.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Season with Salt and Pepper to taste.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or thyme.
Notes
Substitute ground Turkey or Pork for the Beef. Substitute Vegetable or Chicken Broth for the Beef Broth. To save some for another day, split the batch before adding rice. Refrigerate the saved portion without rice. To reheat, add the rice and cook until rice is tender. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or Freeze for up to 3 months in heavy-duty freezer bags. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.