Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this delightful Cabbage Roll Soup, where rice and tomato soup join forces to create a palate-pleasing experience. Each spoonful is a dance of rich, comforting tastes that will leave your taste buds singing.
Not only is this soup a burst of deliciousness, but it’s also a time-saving recipe, making it perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to entertaining guests at a gathering.
The versatility of this dish allows you to serve it with crusty bread or garlic toasts, catering to your preferences and enhancing the overall dining experience.
Cabbage roll soup is a time-saving recipe that yields a healthy dish. This meal is great for parties and based on your preference,you can serve it with crusty bread or garlic toasts.
Tips for Perfect Cabbage Roll Soup:
Adjust Consistency: Tailor the thickness of your soup by tweaking the water level during cooking. Add more for a lighter broth or reduce for a heartier consistency.
Tomato Variations: Experiment with the tomato base to suit your taste. If you prefer a chunkier texture, opt for canned diced tomatoes. For an intensified tomato flavor, consider adding extra tomato sauce.
Rice Perfection: Ensure the rice is cooked to perfection by boiling it separately before incorporating it into the soup. This guarantees a well-cooked, tender rice in every spoonful.
Simmering Sophistication: Allow the soup to simmer over low or medium-low heat after the initial boil. This extended simmering period allows the cabbage to soften and absorb the delicious flavors, enhancing the overall taste.
Make-Ahead Convenience: Cabbage Roll Soup reheats wonderfully, making it an excellent make-ahead option. Prepare it in advance, store it in the refrigerator, and reheat when ready to serve.
Explore Seasonings: Consider experimenting with additional seasonings like bay leaves, thyme, or smoked paprika to add depth and complexity to the soup’s flavor profile.
Vegetarian Twist: For a vegetarian version, swap out the ground beef with plant-based alternatives like lentils or textured vegetable protein (TVP). Adjust seasonings accordingly for a delicious meat-free option.
Serve with Style: Enhance the dining experience by serving the Cabbage Roll Soup with crusty bread, garlic toasts, or a side salad. The accompaniments can complement and elevate the overall meal.
Total cooking time: 1 hour ten minutes
Serving size: 6 servings.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups of converted long-grain white rice
3 cups of water
1 pound of ground beef
2 cups of water
1 (20 ounce) jar of pasta sauce
1 (10 ounce) can of tomato soup
3 ½ pounds of cabbage, cut into bite-size pieces
1 onion, chopped
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce
How to Prepare
Step 1:
Boil the rice until it is soft and well-cooked, for about 20-25 minutes.
Step 2:
Place a large soup pot over medium-high heat, cook and stir the beef on the hot pan until it is browned, or for 5-7 minutes. Drain the beef and dispose of the grease.
Step 3:
Add the 2 cups of water, cooked rice, pasta sauce, tomato soup, cabbage, onion, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce into beef. After that, boil the soup, reduce heat to low or medium-low, and cover it.
Step 4:
Simmer the cabbage until it is soft for 20-30 minutes. Enjoy.
Tips and variations:
·Adjust the water level when cooking to yield your desired thickness.
·If you want your soup to be a little chunkier, you can use canned diced tomatoes. If you like more tomatoes in your soup, you can add more tomato sauce.