Unstuffed Cabbage Soup
This Unstuffed Cabbage Soup is pure comfort food in a bowl! All the amazing flavors of traditional cabbage rolls, but way easier to make. It's hearty, satisfying, and perfect for those busy weeknight dinners when you want something homemade and delicious.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium head cabbage chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 (14 1/2 ounces) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 8 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In large Dutch oven or soup pot, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain fat. 1 pound ground beef,1 cup diced onion.
- Add garlic; cook 45 seconds-1 minute until fragrant. 3 cloves garlic.
- Stir in chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beef broth, rice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, and lemon juice. 1 medium head cabbage,1 (14 1/2 ounces) can diced tomatoes,1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce,8 cups beef broth,3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, 2 tablespoons brown sugar,2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce,1 teaspoon salt,1/2 teaspoon black pepper,1 teaspoon paprika,1/2 teaspoon dried oregano,1/4 teaspoon dried thyme,2 bay leaves,2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
- Bring to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and cabbage is cooked through.
- Remove bay leaves; taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
Pro Tip: Don't skip the lemon juice! It brightens up all the flavors and adds that perfect tangy finish that makes this soup taste just like traditional stuffed cabbage. Add it right at the end to keep more of that lemon flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 178.4kcalCarbohydrates: 4.5gProtein: 12.6gFat: 11.9gSaturated Fat: 4.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.2gTrans Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 40.3mgSodium: 1278.6mgPotassium: 333.6mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3.4gVitamin A: 130.7IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35.8mgIron: 1.9mg
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