A delicious and hearty soup that captures all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the fuss. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 1000 milliliters beef broth
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 green cabbage
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 400 grams tomato sauce
- 200 grams white rice
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 2
In the same pot, add diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook until vegetables are softened.
Step 3
Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the cooked ground beef back to the pot along with tomato sauce, beef broth, uncooked rice, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the cabbage is tender.
Step 6
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Enjoy your hearty cabbage roll soup!