Name: Cabbage Roll Comfort Bowl
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste; 1 medium yellow onion, diced finely; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium carrots, quartered and sliced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; Fresh thyme leaves, a few spears, picked; 1 small green cabbage, chopped (about 6-7 cups); 4 cups low-sodium beef broth; 3 x 8 oz cans crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup brown rice uncooked, or quinoa; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp honey

Description

The Cabbage Roll Comfort Bowl is a delightful soup recipe that simplifies the classic taste of cabbage rolls into a hearty and satisfying bowl of warmth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup combines lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and brown rice or quinoa simmered in a savory tomato broth. This dish not only pleases the palate but also provides a nutritious meal that the entire family can enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
1 medium yellow onion, diced finely
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, quartered and sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
Fresh thyme leaves, a few spears, picked
1 small green cabbage, chopped (about 6–7 cups)
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
3 x 8 oz cans crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup brown rice uncooked, or quinoa
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp honey

Instructions

Heat the Olive Oil
Brown the Ground Beef
Add Vegetables
Deglaze with Broth
Combine Remaining Ingredients
Simmer the Soup
Final Preparation

Prep Time: 1 hour