Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Soup Base
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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450 grams ground beef or turkey or plant-based alternative
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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6 to 8 cups chopped green cabbage (approximately half a small head)
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1 can (410 grams) diced tomatoes with juices
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1 can (227 grams) tomato sauce
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1 litre beef broth, or substitute with chicken or vegetable stock for vegetarian option
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Rice
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80 grams uncooked white rice or brown rice (for extra fibre) or 200 grams cooked rice (added at the end)
→ Optional Garnishes
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Chopped fresh parsley or dill
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Spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt
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Crusty bread or dinner rolls for serving
# Instructions:
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground meat or plant-based alternative and cook, breaking it up until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in onion and garlic, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.
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Add chopped cabbage and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly wilted. Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, broth, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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If using uncooked rice, add it to the simmering soup and continue to cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and cabbage fully softened. If using precooked rice, stir it in during the last 5 minutes of simmering to heat through.
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Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with chosen garnishes such as fresh herbs, sour cream, or Greek yogurt alongside crusty bread or dinner rolls.
# Notes:
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For a vegetarian preparation, use plant-based mince and vegetable stock. Brown rice can be substituted for white rice to boost fibre content.
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For a lower-carb version, omit rice or replace with riced cauliflower.