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Easy Golumpki Soup: Deconstructed Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Close-up of a black bowl filled with rich, tomato-based Golumpki soup containing ground beef, rice, and cabbage.
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Get the comforting flavor of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls in a simple, one-pot soup. This easy golumpki soup recipe is perfect for a quick, high-fiber weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup white rice, uncooked

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir to combine with the beef mixture.
  4. Add the beef broth, sliced cabbage, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
  6. Stir in the uncooked white rice. Cover and continue to simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving your healthy ground beef and cabbage soup.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use low-sodium beef broth and add a bay leaf during simmering, removing it before serving.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • This recipe freezes well; cool completely before storing in airtight containers.

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