CROATIAN SARMA SOUP (STUFFED CABBAGE SOUP)

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I had a wonderful Sarma Soup at a local eatery and then tried to find a recipe online with no luck. So I used recipes for traditional Croatian Sarma, stuffed cabbage leaves, and made up my own version in a soup. It is very close to the version I had in the restaurant, but I like this one better. I am not Croatian and have no idea how authentic these flavors are, but I did use elements from recipes that were described as "authentic." This would be great for using up extra rice. Very easy and such comfort food.

Provided by Messy44

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef, browned
2 slices turkey bacon, browned and crumbled
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup tomato juice
4 cups water or 4 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons low-sodium beef bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 cups cooked rice
2 -3 cups cabbage, sliced thin
14 ounces reduced-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • Cook turkey bacon in frying pan until crisped, remove from pan to drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
  • Add ground beef to pan and brown in turkey bacon drippings until almost cooked through.
  • Add diced onion and cook 4-5 minutes until onions are transparent.
  • Add garlic and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Drain meat mixture on paper towel lined plate.
  • Place all ingredients, including meat mixture and turkey bacon, in a large pot and cook over medium heat until it boils. Turn heat down and cook for at least one hour, stirring occasionally. Add a little water if it gets too thick for your liking. I cook mine 2-3 hours.

Farhan Mohamud
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This soup is definitely a crowd-pleaser! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The cabbage rolls were a big hit.


Md piyal rajput
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I actually enjoyed this soup. The cabbage rolls were tender and the soup broth was flavorful.


National Trip choice
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This soup is way too time-consuming to make. I spent hours making the cabbage rolls and the soup broth.


Malik Logan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cabbage rolls fell apart. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Rommy Enos
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more spices.


Momen Ta
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I'm a huge fan of cabbage rolls, and this soup did not disappoint! The cabbage rolls were tender and flavorful, and the soup broth was rich and savory. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jonathan Clausell
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This is the best sarma soup I've ever had! The cabbage rolls were perfect and the soup was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


buddy lazer
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The cabbage rolls were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it. The soup was so hearty and flavorful.


Laila Ifkirane
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This soup is amazing! The cabbage rolls are so tender and the soup is so flavorful. I love the addition of smoked paprika and kielbasa. This is definitely a keeper recipe.


Mrs aguilera
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I've never had sarma soup before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The cabbage rolls were perfectly cooked and the soup was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


M2K.Mehedi Bot
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This sarma soup was a delicious and hearty meal! The cabbage rolls were tender and flavorful, and the soup broth was rich and savory. I especially loved the addition of smoked paprika, which gave the soup a lovely smoky flavor.