Cabbage Soup with Rice
This cabbage soup with rice recipe is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for colder weather. The soup is made with a mix of diced tomatoes, and cabbage, and is flavored with garlic, onion, and seasonings. The rice adds a filling component to the soup, and makes it even more satisfying. This recipe is easy to make and can be on the table in under an hour.
Ingredients
- -1 tablespoon olive oil
- -1 onion diced
- -3 cloves garlic minced
- -1 head of cabbage chopped
- -6 cups vegetable broth
- -1 cup cooked rice
- -Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins:
- -Chopped carrots
- -Chopped celery
- -Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and stir in 1 cup of rice.
- Bring to a low simmer and put a lid on the saucepan.
- Cook for 18 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let sit before fluffing rice with a fork.
- Meanwhile, chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot and add in chopped cabbage.
- 7 . Cook cabbage until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil and mix until evenly combined.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings!