Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup
Description
All the ingredients of your favorite stuffed cabbage rolls combine in this cabbage roll soup that's hearty, packed with flavor, and easy to make.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 medium carrots, or more to taste, peeled and sliced
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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4 cups beef broth
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1 cup long grain rice, rinsed and drained
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1 medium head cabbage, coarsely chopped
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2 large bay leaves
Directions
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Cook and stir ground beef in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove ground beef to a bowl. Drain and discard all but 2 tablespoon grease.
2
Add onion, carrots, and celery to the Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended. Add cooked beef, beef broth, and rice and bring to a soft boil.
3
Stir in cabbage and bay leaf. Cover and simmer until cabbage is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.