Description
Skip the rolling and dive straight into the comfort with this hearty Golumpki Soup. Inspired by traditional Polish stuffed cabbage rolls, this easy recipe transforms everyday ingredients—like ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, and rice—into a soul-warming bowl of deliciousness. It’s perfect for cozy dinners, a healthy lunch meal prep, or when you’re craving old-fashioned flavor in less time. This quick dinner idea is loaded with protein and fiber, naturally gluten-free, and ideal for cold nights when comfort food is calling. Whether you’re looking for soup recipes, one-pot meals, or Eastern European classics made simple, this easy recipe will hit the spot.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 cups chopped green cabbage
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
4 cups beef broth
0.5 cup uncooked white rice
1 bay leaf
1.5 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and bay leaf.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then stir in uncooked rice.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until rice and cabbage are tender.
6. Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For deeper flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes.
This soup thickens over time as the rice absorbs liquid; add more broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cabbage soup, golumpki, stuffed cabbage soup, hearty soups, comfort food