Description
Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup is a hearty, flavorful soup inspired by classic cabbage rolls. It features Italian sausage, green cabbage, rice, and a blend of vegetables simmered in a savory broth with fire-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil. This comforting dish is gluten free, paleo friendly, and perfect for a nourishing meal that warms you up.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 8-12 oz Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 3-4 cups green cabbage, chopped or thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1-2 cups extra veggies (optional: diced zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, or baby spinach)
Grains and Liquids
- 2/3 cup uncooked rice (or 1 cup cauliflower rice)
- 1 (14 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (or regular diced tomatoes)
- 3 cups vegetable juice
- 4-5 cups broth (vegetable or beef), plus more as needed
Seasonings and Oils
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Drizzle olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot and warm over medium heat.
- Cook Sausage: Add Italian sausage to the pot and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring until it is completely cooked through.
- Sauté Onions and Veggies: Mix in diced onion and any optional vegetables, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add Cabbage and Garlic: Stir in chopped cabbage and minced garlic, cooking for another 5-7 minutes to soften the cabbage.
- Combine Liquids and Rice: Pour in uncooked rice, canned fire-roasted tomatoes, vegetable juice, and broth. Bring the soup to a simmer.
- Simmer Soup: Continue cooking the soup for 20-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and vegetables are fully cooked, adding additional water or broth if needed.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh basil, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup is naturally gluten free and paleo friendly, making it suitable for those dietary preferences.
- You can substitute cauliflower rice for regular rice to reduce carbohydrates and increase vegetable intake.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables such as zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, or spinach to boost nutrition and color.
- Adjust the amount of broth or water to achieve your preferred soup consistency.
- For a leaner version, choose turkey sausage instead of Italian sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 7.6 g
- Sodium: 445.3 mg
- Fat: 10.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.1 g
- Fiber: 2.6 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
- Cholesterol: 21.5 mg
