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Hearty Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

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A comforting and easy-to-make soup that captures the flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls without the fuss of rolling. Perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, shredded or chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, chopped; sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add chopped yellow onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add shredded cabbage and diced carrots. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes to soften the cabbage slightly.
  4. Pour in canned crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
  5. Add apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  6. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still has some bite.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Notes

Brown the beef well for depth of flavor. Do not overcook the cabbage; it should be tender but not mushy. Adjust vinegar gradually to balance acidity. Soup tastes better the next day and freezes well for up to 3 months. Can be adapted for slow cooker or made vegetarian by substituting lentils and vegetable broth.

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Keywords: cabbage roll soup, unstuffed cabbage rolls, comfort food, easy soup, ground beef soup, homemade soup, weeknight dinner

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