Description
Polish comfort meets hearty tradition in this cabbage roll soup, combining tender meat, rice, and tangy tomato broth. Warm spices and rich flavors invite comfort-seeking souls to savor each spoonful of this classic Eastern European culinary embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 small head of green cabbage, chopped
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces/227 grams) tomato sauce
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
Seasoning and Garnish:
- ½ cup (95 grams) uncooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Initiate the cooking process by thoroughly browning ground beef in a capacious pot over medium-high heat, ensuring complete cooking and thoroughly draining any lingering fat.
- Transform the pot’s flavor profile by introducing finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for approximately 2-3 minutes until aromatics release their fragrant essence and onions become translucent.
- Incorporate a vibrant medley of chopped cabbage, diced carrots, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, rich beef broth (946 milliliters / 32 fluid ounces), and uncooked long-grain rice into the pot, stirring meticulously to create a harmonious mixture.
- Elevate the soup’s complexity by integrating paprika, dried thyme, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring thorough distribution of seasonings throughout the liquid base.
- Gradually escalate the temperature until the mixture reaches a gentle boil, then immediately reduce heat to low, securely cover the pot, and allow the soup to simmer peacefully for 25-30 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent rice from sticking and to promote even cooking.
- Conduct a comprehensive taste assessment, adjusting seasonings to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile that harmonizes all ingredients.
- Present the soup steaming hot, adorned with delicately chopped fresh parsley, creating a visually appealing and aromatic culinary experience.
Notes
- Perfectly balanced one-pot meal combining classic cabbage roll flavors in a hearty, comforting soup.
- Ground beef provides rich protein while rice adds satisfying texture and makes the dish more filling.
- Slow simmering allows spices to deeply penetrate ingredients, creating a robust and complex flavor profile.
- Quick and easy preparation makes this recipe ideal for busy weeknights or when craving a warm, nourishing meal.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds a bright, fresh element that cuts through the soup’s rich and savory base.
- Freezer-friendly option allows making larger batches and storing for convenient future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg