Polish Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe – Zupa Gołąbkowa

Polish stuffed cabbage soup is the quickest way to make a dish that tastes just like the famous gołąbki. The recipe uses minced meat, rice, tomatoes, and cabbage and has a rich soupy broth.

The Polish stuffed cabbage soup recipe is very easy to make and requires just 10 minutes of preparation time. It does require about an hour on the stove, though. The slow boil is what helps release all the flavor of the meat into the broth.

Why Is Polish Stuffed Cabbage Soup Amazing?

The soup can feed a crowd, is a wholesome meal, and freezes extremely well. 

Polish winters can be cold. After being out in the cold and snow the whole day, people like to come back to a hot soup. Since the soup freezes so well, it is easy to make it in advance and warm it up after coming home.

Did I mention that the ingredients in Polish stuffed cabbage soup provide a very good balance between carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, making it one of the best balanced meals?  

Cabbage in particular, is extremely high in fiber. This is great because it promotes gut motility and health. It is also a vegetable that is easy to store as it does not get spoiled quickly.

What’s The Difference Between Polish Stuffed Cabbage Soup And Gołąbki Recipes?

Despite the similarities in ingredients, the techniques used to make Polish stuffed cabbage soup and gołąbki are very different. For one thing, gołąbki requires a time-intensive process of wrapping the meat and rice in cabbage leaves.

In the Polish stuffed cabbage soup, the cabbage is chopped fine and no rolls are made. This gives the soup a similar ( but not the same!) flavor. It is also very different when it comes to the look and texture of  the individual dishes.

What Are Some Good Gołąbki Recipes?

I’ve written some pretty amazing gołąbki recipes over time. These are some that you should try if you have the time.

• Keto gołąbki recipe
• Lazy gołąbki recipe
• Polish lasagna recipe
• Polish vegan gołąbki recipe
• Authentic Polish golumpki

 

Polish Stuffed Cabbage Soup – Zupa Gołąbkowa

Add 1 tbsp. of oil to a hot pan and fry 750 gm of minced meat. Set aside when you are done.

Part I – Fry The Meat

Part II –  Cook The Rice

Wash 3/4 cup of uncooked rice. Place it in a vessel and cover it with 1 ½ cups of water. Cook till the rice is soft.

Part III – Cook The Chopped Cabbage

In a separate pot, ½ of a finely chopped medium sized cabbage. Cover the cabbage with 2-3 cups of water. Let the cabbage cook till it is soft.

Part IV – Add The Minced Meat

Once the cabbage is ready, add in the minced meat, rice and blended tomatoes. Let it cook for around 5-10 minutes. 

Part V – Season With Salt, Pepper And Dried Herbs

That’s it! The soup is ready to eat.