🍲 Golumpki Soup (Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup)
Golumpki soup is a comforting Polish-inspired dish that transforms the flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls into a warm, hearty soup—perfect for chilly days.
🥩 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the soup:
- 1 lb ground beef or pork (or a mix)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the meat and aromatics
- In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft
- Add ground meat and cook until browned
2. Build the soup base
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, salt, and pepper
- Add broth and bring to a boil
3. Add cabbage and rice
- Add chopped cabbage and rice to the pot
- Reduce heat to simmer
- Cover and cook 20–25 minutes, until rice is tender and cabbage is soft
4. Taste & serve
- Adjust seasoning if needed
- Garnish with fresh parsley
đź’ˇ Tips for Best Flavor
- Brown the meat thoroughly for richer flavor
- Simmer slowly to let the cabbage and rice absorb the tomato broth
- For extra tang, add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice before serving
🟡 Serving Suggestions
- Serve hot with crusty bread
- Pair with sour cream for a creamy touch
- Perfect as leftovers—flavors deepen overnight
If you want, I can make a quick 30-minute “weeknight” Golumpki soup version that skips pre-cooking the rice and still tastes authentic.
