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Golumpki Soup

Hearty Golumpki Soup: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

This Hearty Golumpki Soup is a magical blend of ground beef, cabbage, and tomato broth, perfect for cold evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitution: Use ground turkey, pork, or plant-based meat for a lighter option.
  • 1 head Green Cabbage Avoid red cabbage due to off-color and flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Chop finely for even cooking.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Adjust quantity to taste.
For the Broth
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes Substitution: Crushed tomatoes can be used if preferred.
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce For thicker texture, add a tablespoon of tomato paste.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Substitution: Low-sodium vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
For the Rice and Seasoning
  • 1 cup Cooked White Rice Pre-cook brown rice to avoid undercooking.
  • to taste Seasonings (Salt, Pepper, Paprika, Sugar) Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 Bay Leaf Don’t forget to take it out before serving.
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Other fresh herbs like dill can be used for variation.

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Golumpki Soup
  1. In a large soup pot, heat over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it’s browned and fully cooked through.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, followed by salt, pepper, paprika, and sugar. Allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the chopped green cabbage and cover the pot. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Add in the cooked white rice. Simmer uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes to thicken.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, removing the bay leaf before serving.
  8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For long-term storage, freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.

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