Description
A comforting and flavorful soup inspired by traditional cabbage rolls, packed with ground beef, rice, and tender cabbage in a rich tomato broth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and cook for 5 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Add paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cabbage is tender.
- Stir in cooked rice and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.