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 @MakeItYours

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.

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