Here’s a hearty and comforting recipe for Golumpki Soup—inspired by the flavors of traditional Polish stuffed cabbage rolls, but in a cozy soup form. 🥬🍖🍅
🥘 Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground pork
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small head green cabbage, shredded
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley
🥄 Instructions
- Cook the meat
In a large pot, sauté ground meat with diced onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain excess fat. - Add rice and cabbage
Stir in cooked rice and shredded cabbage. Cook 2–3 minutes until cabbage starts to soften. - Add liquids and seasonings
Pour in broth and diced tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and optional herbs. - Simmer
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until cabbage is tender and flavors meld together. - Serve
Ladle soup into bowls. Optional: garnish with a dollop of sour cream or fresh parsley.
✨ Tips
- For a tangy version, stir in 1–2 tbsp of tomato paste or a splash of vinegar.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors continue to develop.
- Can add carrots, celery, or potatoes for extra heartiness.
If you want, I can give a slow cooker version of Golumpki Soup where all ingredients cook low and slow for the most tender cabbage and richly flavored broth. Do you want me to do that?
