Description
This hearty Golumpki Soup captures the traditional flavors of Polish stuffed cabbage rolls in a fraction of the time. Made with tender green cabbage, savory ground beef, tangy tomatoes, and rice, it’s cozy, filling, and incredibly satisfying for chilly days or big-batch cooking.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 cups chopped green cabbage
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
4 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
1 cup cooked white rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and sugar. Let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
4. Pour in beef broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
5. Stir in chopped cabbage. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
6. Add the cooked rice and stir. Let simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes to thicken slightly.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove bay leaf before serving.
8. Serve hot with chopped parsley on top and a slice of crusty bread.
Notes
For a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of tomato paste when adding tomato sauce.
If substituting with brown rice, pre-cook it to avoid undercooking.
Make a vegetarian version by using lentils and vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: stuffed cabbage soup, golumpki soup, Polish soup