Cabbage Roll Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbs your favorite of The Olive Tap’s Extra Virgin Olive Oils (robust, if on hand)
- 1 ½ Lb. ground beef (Not too lean)·
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 onion ¼ inch diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, smashed and minced
- 6 cups low sodium beef broth. Optionally, for a beefier flavor add 2 tsp Better Than Bullion beef flavor dissolved in 1 ½ cups of water to the pot.
- ½ small to medium head of cabbage, chopped (about 4 to 5 cups)
- 3 carrots, sliced on a bias about ½ inch thick
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup rice
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 Tbs. The Olive Tap’s Aceto Balsamico di Modena, 4 Leaf (or Lambrusco Wine Vinegar)
- 1 Tb. Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat till it shimmers and is just beginning to smoke. Add the ground beef and a good pinch of salt and some black pepper to taste. Break up the beef well as it cooks until browned.
· Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook for 5 minutes stirring often till the onion is soft. Do not let the onion or garlic brown.
· Add the broth, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, rice, bay leaves, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
· Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until rice is fully cooked tender.
Makes 8 servings
Prep time – 30 minutes Cook time – 30 minutes
Featured Products:
Coratina 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Aceto Balsamico di Modena, 4 Leaf Quality
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