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Cabbage Roll Soup

You are aware of how filling, cozy, and substantial traditional cabbage rolls are if you have ever eaten them. However, it can take a lot of time to roll each cabbage leaf, stuff them, fold them, and bake them. This is where Cabbage Roll Soup can help. The flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls—ground beef, rice, tender cabbage, tomatoes, and warm spices—are all present in this comforting, one-pot marvel, but the laborious preparation is omitted.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Soup Base:
  • 1½ lbs ground beef or ground turkey browned and drained
  • 2 stalks celery diced (or a dash for lighter flavor)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped (optional)
  • 3 –4 cups water
  • 2 cups 1 can low-sodium Swanson’s beef broth
  • 4 cups canned diced tomatoes about 2 cans, 14 oz each
  • ½ cup long grain white rice or brown rice
  • 2 cups green cabbage chopped (or more if desired)
Seasonings:
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or regular salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon beef base use 2 tablespoons for a stronger flavor

Method
 

Brown the Meat:
  1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat. Drain excess fat and return meat to the pot.
Add Vegetables:
  1. Stir in the diced celery and optional parsley. Cook for 2–3 minutes, just to soften the celery slightly.
Add Liquids & Tomatoes:
  1. Pour in the water, beef broth, and diced tomatoes (with juice). Stir to combine.
Season the Soup:
  1. Add the sugar, bay leaf, seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder, and beef base. Stir well to incorporate all flavors.
Add Rice and Cabbage:
  1. Stir in the uncooked rice and chopped cabbage. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Simmer:
  1. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30–40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cabbage is cooked through. Stir occasionally, and add more water or broth if soup gets too thick.
Serve:
  1. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  2. Enjoy!