Cabbage Roll Soup 🥬🍲:
Ingredients 🥬🍲
– 1 pound ground beef or sausage 🥩
– 1 onion, chopped 🧅
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 🥕
– 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped 🥬
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 🍅
– 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 🍅
– 4 cups beef broth 💧
– 1 cup cooked rice 🍚
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
Preparation 🍳
1. Cook the Meat: In a large pot, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary. 🥩
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced carrot to the pot. Cook until the onion is softened and the carrot is tender, about 5 minutes. 🧅🧄🥕
3. Add Cabbage: Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for a few minutes until it starts to wilt. 🥬
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, cooked rice, dried thyme, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the flavors are well combined.
6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy warm. Perfect for a hearty and comforting meal! 😋
Ideal for a satisfying lunch or dinner!