Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Servings 6

Step 2

Prep Time 15 minutes

Step 3

Cook Time 50 to 70 minutes

Step 4

Place a 4 qt (or larger pot) on medium heat. Heat up two to three tablespoons of oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Toss in the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mix of vegetables looks softened. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5

Move the veggies to the side of the pot, drizzle more oil and crumble in the beef (or beef substitute). Sear the meat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until it develops a dark brown caramelized crust. Mix the spices and roughly flip the meat on its other side. Sear for 2 to 3 more minutes.

Step 6

Pour the stock, water, add a big pinch of salt, garlic head and fresh parsley. Simmer the soup for 25 to 30 minutes on medium heat. During this time, you might notice some foam on top. This happens due to bringing meat to a rapid boil, causing meat proteins to break down and float to the top. Feel free to skim off the foam.

Step 7

After 25 to 30 minutes, fish out the garlic head and parsley. Add the rice and cabbage and simmer the soup for 10 to 15 more minutes. Taste as you go and add more salt as needed. Turn off the heat and mix in the vinegar, start with a smaller amount, taste, and add more as needed.