Description
Golumpki Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls in a delicious soup form. This Polish-inspired soup is packed with ground beef, cabbage, rice, and savory seasonings, making it a satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork (optional, or use all beef)
Soup Base:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups green cabbage (chopped)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook Meat: Add ground beef and pork, if using. Brown the meat, breaking it apart.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in cabbage, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, rice, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Combine well.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 25–30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Adjust and Garnish: Season to taste. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, omit the rice or substitute with cauliflower rice.
- This soup freezes well—let it cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
- Serve with crusty bread for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
