About
Don't let the name fool you—Stuffed Cabbage Soup is one of the meatiest, most savory soups you'll ever taste! The freshness, earthiness, and subtle sweetness of the cabbage actually enhance the tender, roasted flavors of the beef for some truly satisfying spoonfuls. Add in some rich tomatoes and Stuffed Cabbage Soup will quickly become a favorite for winter nights. You can call it the heart of hearty soups!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 head cabbage, chopped roughly
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomato
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomato
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3 cups rice, cooked
- fresh parsley, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -In a large Dutch oven over medium heat on the stovetop, add the ground beef, the salt, and the pepper and cook, while crumbling, until it is browned, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 2 -Remove the browned beef from the Dutch oven using a slotted spoon and place it in a bowl.
Step 3 -Add in the butter, the onions, and the cabbage, and cook until the onions start to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
Step 4 -Add in the diced tomatoes and their juices, the crushed tomatoes and their juices, the beef broth, and the browned beef.
Step 5 -Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 6 -Stir in the cooked rice and cook until thoroughly warmed, about 5 minutes.
Step 7 -Garnish with the parsley and serve immediately!