Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup

Few dishes capture the warmth and comfort of home quite like Cabbage Roll Soup. This hearty soup blends tender cabbage, savory ground beef or turkey, and a rich tomato-based broth into a satisfying meal. In this guide, we’ll walk you through all the ingredients, cooking steps, and tips you need to make this classic soup at home.

Ingredients

Ingredient                           Quantity
Beef broth                           4 cups
Tomato sauce                      8 oz can
Uncooked long-grain rice   ½ cup
Bay leaf                                1
Brown sugar                         3 tsp
Parsley                                  2 tsp
Olive oil                                2 tsp
Salt & pepper                       To taste
Ground beef or turkey          1 lb
Onion, diced                         1
Garlic, minced                       2 tsp
Chopped green cabbage      4 cups
Carrots, sliced                        2

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Meat
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the browned meat. Cook an additional 4 minutes, until the onion becomes soft and translucent.

Step 3: Add Vegetables & Broth
Stir in the sliced carrots, chopped cabbage, beef broth, uncooked rice, tomato sauce, bay leaf, brown sugar, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 4: Simmer the Soup
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the flavors are well blended.

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