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Cabbage Roll Soup

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Cabbage Roll Soup is a hearty, comforting dish that combines all the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls—savory sausage, tender cabbage, and creamy Arborio rice—in an easy-to-make, one-pot meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this versatile soup is loaded with flavor and warms you from the inside out.

 

Ingredients

  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian hot sausage (or mild)
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small head of cabbage, core removed and thinly sliced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced plum tomatoes (with juice)
  • 6–7 cups chicken stock (or more for desired consistency)
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage:
    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned.
  2. Sauté Onion and Cabbage:
    Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the cabbage and cook for 8–10 minutes until softened.
  3. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings:
    Pour in diced tomatoes with juice. Add bay leaves and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  4. Add Chicken Stock:
    Pour in 6–7 cups of chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  5. Cook the Arborio Rice:
    After simmering for 10 minutes, stir in Arborio rice. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and Season:
    Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve:
    Ladle into bowls, garnish as desired, and enjoy with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with plant-based options and use vegetable broth.
  • For extra spice, use hot sausage and increase red pepper flakes.
  • Leftovers thicken over time; add more stock or water when reheating.

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