Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
1 large green cabbage, chopped
500g (1 lb) ground beef or ground turkey
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can (400g/14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (400g/14 oz) tomato sauce
6 cups beef or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Sour cream or plain yogurt, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the Meat: In a large pot, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed and set aside.
2. Sautรฉ Vegetables: In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sautรฉ for 5-7 minutes until softened.
3. Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped cabbage, cooked ground meat, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef or vegetable broth, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir well.
4. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the cabbage and vegetables are tender
5. Season: Remove the bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.
Enjoy your warm and hearty Stuffed Cabbage Soup!
