Everyone loves cabbage rolls, but nobody likes the work it takes to make them properly. If you love traditional cabbage rolls, this soup is for you! Cabbage Roll Soup is all the flavour without the fuss! And, it's much easier and faster too!
2cupsvegetarian beef crumbles(or one pound each of ground beef and ground pork)
2wholebay leaves
5cupscabbage,cut into pieces
2largecarrots,peeled and chopped
1largeonion,finely chopped
3clovesgarlic,minced
1teaspoondried thyme
1teaspoondried oregano
2teaspoonspaprika
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonground black pepper
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
2tablespoonsvegetarian Worcestershire sauce
2tablespoonsolive oil
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
4cupscanned diced tomatoes,with juice
4cupscanned tomato sauce
6cupsvegetable stock
2cupsinstant white rice
Instructions
First, add the olive oil to a large, heavy-bottom stock pot. Saute the onions and garlic in the oil until the onions are translucent.
Add the vegetarian beef crumbles, chopped carrots, salt, and pepper. Saute on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Add the bay leaves, cabbage, thyme, oregano, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir all ingredients well to combine. Saute for an additional 10 minutes.
Add the brown sugar, lemon juice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable stock and uncooked instant rice. Stir well to combine. Place a lid on the pot and reduce the heat to simmer.
Allow to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.