This Stuffed Cabbage Soup is pure comfort food for a chilly Autumn day. Inspired by traditional flavors, it transforms stuffed cabbage into a hardy, nutrishious tasty soup.Difficulty: Easy
Course Dinner
Cuisine Eastern European
Keyword Soups
Method Stove Top
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 400kcal
Equipment
Large Soup Pot
INGREDIENTS
10oz.Ground Beef or Pork - (or some of each)
1Leek
½cupWhite Onion
1cupCarrot
2Tbsp.Olive oil
1Tbsp.Butter
¼cupWhite Rice - Uncooked
¼head White cabbage
2Qt.Broth - (chicken or vegetable)
1canDiced Tomatoes - 14.5 oz.
1Tbsp.Tomato paste
Salt and Pepper - to taste
1tsp.Paprika
1tsp.Oregano
½tsp.Thyme
1Tbsp.Chopped Dill
INSTRUCTIONS
Sauté Meat in a soup pot with the olive oil and brown it thoroughly.
Add the finely chopped leek, diced onion, and butter. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
Add the grated carrot, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and thyme. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in the finely chopped cabbage and rice. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
Mix in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for another 3 minutes.
Finishing Touch: Before serving, stir in the chopped dill.
Notes
Adjust the thickness of the soup to your liking by adding more broth or water if necessary. For a vegetarian version, use plant-based meat and vegetable broth. This soup’s flavor improves over time, making it great for leftovers. Serve with boiled potatoes or bread. The soup freezes well and will keep for 3 months, frozen in an air-tight container.