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Roasted Gnocchi Salad with Basil Pesto, Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Arugula

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Cabbage Roll Soup – all the comforting flavors of classic stuffed cabbage rolls without the rolling! This hearty, one-pot soup is packed with ground beef, cabbage, carrots, and rice in a rich tomato broth. Easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for cold weather meals!

Ingredients

  • Main Soup:
  • 3 tbsp oil (divided)
  • 1 small sweet onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/venison)
  • 4–5 cups cabbage (chopped)
  • 2 large carrots (sliced)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add remaining oil and ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart.
  4. Add cabbage, carrots, broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, Worcestershire, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
  7. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use green cabbage for the most authentic cabbage roll flavor.
  • For a low-carb version, substitute cauliflower rice for white rice and add during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Add a splash of red wine vinegar or lemon juice at the end for brightness.
  • Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
  • Serve with crusty bread or cornbread for dipping.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days – rice will continue to absorb liquid, add broth when reheating.
  • This soup freezes well for up to 3 months (rice may soften – add fresh rice when reheating).
  • Substitute ground pork, turkey, or plant-based crumbles for the beef.

Find it online: https://asilrecipes.com/roasted-gnocchi-salad-with-basil-pesto-tomatoes-mozzarella-and-arugula/