Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup: A Comforting Bowl of Homemade Goodness Recipe
Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup is a comforting and nourishing homemade dish inspired by traditional cabbage rolls. This soup combines lean ground beef, tender cabbage, kidney beans, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful tomato and beef broth with Italian seasoning, delivering a warm, wholesome meal perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meat and Oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ head of cabbage, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
Canned and Broth
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained
- 3 ½ cups beef broth
Seasonings
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic along with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds or until the garlic becomes fragrant, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Add vegetables and broth: Mix in the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes with their juice, chopped celery, peeled and chopped carrots, drained kidney beans, beef broth, and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly in the pot.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer gently for about 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well developed.
- Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based mince and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Allowing the soup to simmer for a full hour enhances the depth of flavors.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds a pop of color and a bright herbal note but is optional.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and keep the soup hearty yet healthy.
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