Print

Stuffed Cabbage Soup: Easy One-Pot Recipe.

Print Recipe

A hearty, one-pot comfort meal that deconstructs the classic Polish Golumpki into a savory soup featuring tender cabbage rolls simmered in a rich tomato-beef broth.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large head of green cabbage
  • 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Olive oil (for sautéing)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Core the cabbage and blanch the whole head for 2-3 minutes; remove and let cool.
  2. Peel off 10-12 softened leaves and set aside. Chop the remaining cabbage.
  3. In a bowl, mix ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
  4. Place 2-3 tablespoons of meat mixture on each cabbage leaf, fold sides, and roll tightly.
  5. In a Dutch oven, sauté the chopped cabbage in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  6. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, thyme, and paprika. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Carefully place the cabbage rolls into the pot. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender.
  8. Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • If the soup becomes too thick during simmering, add a splash more broth or water.
  • For a leaner version, ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
  • Make sure the rice is pre-cooked before adding it to the meat mixture to ensure proper texture.

Nutrition

Keywords: Stuffed Cabbage Soup, Golumpki Soup, One-Pot Recipe, Cabbage Rolls, Comfort Food

Find it online: https://www.mealsmell.com/stuffed-cabbage-soup-one-pot-recipe/