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Certainly! Here’s a recipe for cabbage roll soup:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
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- Brown the Meat:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium-high heat. Break it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Add Aromatics:
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add Vegetables:
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for a few minutes until it begins to wilt.
- Pour in Liquids:
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef or vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well.
- Season:
- Add dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Simmer:
- Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
- Add Rice:
- Stir in the uncooked rice and continue simmering for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaf.
- Serve:
- Ladle the cabbage roll soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Optionally, serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.
This cabbage roll soup captures the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a comforting and easy-to-make soup. Enjoy this hearty dish on a chilly day!
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