A comforting, soul-warming soup inspired by the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls! Packed with tender cabbage, savory meat or lentils, and hearty grains, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or meal-prep. Ready in under an hour!
Why You’ll Love It
Comfort Food : A cozy, filling soup with the familiar flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls.
Budget-Friendly : Uses affordable ingredients like cabbage, ground meat, and pantry staples.
Customizable : Vegetarian option, gluten-free, or add-ins like mushrooms or potatoes.
Packed with Veggies : Cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, and celery for a nutrient boost.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
For the Soup:
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 onion , diced
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 lb (450g) ground beef, pork, or turkey (or 1 cup cooked lentils for vegetarian)
2 carrots , peeled and diced
2 stalks celery , diced
1 cup uncooked rice or barley (or gluten-free grains)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes)
1 cup dry white beans (like kidney or navy beans), cooked or canned
1 head green cabbage , thinly shredded (about 8 cups)
6 cups broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
1 tsp paprika (smoked for extra depth)
1 tsp dried dill
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
Optional : ½ tsp caraway seeds or red pepper flakes
