Description
Looking for a hearty, easy dinner idea that brings cozy flavors to your table fast? Golumpki Soup is the answer. This quick and comforting soup transforms the traditional Polish stuffed cabbage rolls into a one-pot wonder—loaded with ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, healthy meal prep, or when you’re craving a nourishing bowl of homemade goodness. If you’re searching for food ideas that are wholesome and low-fuss, this easy recipe ticks all the boxes. Great for a healthy snack, easy dinner, or adding to your collection of warm and cozy comfort meals.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
5–6 cups green cabbage, chopped
28 oz diced tomatoes, with juices
15 oz tomato sauce
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
Salt and black pepper to taste
1–2 teaspoons white or apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Mix in the chopped cabbage and cook for 5 minutes to begin softening it.
4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, paprika, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until cabbage is tender.
6. Uncover, taste the broth, and stir in vinegar and sugar. Simmer another 10 minutes uncovered to thicken if needed.
7. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve hot with bread or sour cream.
Notes
Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix for a quicker prep version.
Ground turkey or pork can be used instead of beef.
Simmer uncovered near the end to thicken the soup to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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