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A close up of two bowls are filled with Polish stuffed cabbage soup with lentils and orzo. Slices of rye bread, fresh herbs, and napkins are next to the bowls.

Vegan Stuffed Cabbage Soup with Lentils and Orzo Vegan Stuffed Cabbage Soup with Lentils and Orzo (Zupa Gołąbkowa)

This easy to make in one pot vegan stuffed cabbage roll soup is made with lentils and orzo to make a hearty meal, perfect for chilly nights
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 big bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Polish
Calories: 138
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cabbage roughly chopped
  • 28 oz tomatoes
  • 3-4 carrots coined
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 cup lentils cooked
  • ½ cup orzo
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • Pinch dill dried
  • Pinch allspice
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Prep the veggies. Prepare the onion, carrots, and cabbage by thinly slicing the onions, chopping the carrots into coins or half coins, and chopping the cabbage into bite sized pieces.
  2. Make the soup. Into a large soup pot combine all the ingredients except for the orzo. Stir and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the soup to a simmer and let cook for 45 minutes or until the carrots are fork tender. Finally, add the orzo and let it cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the bay leaf and serve. Remove the bay leaf and scoop into bowls and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

How to Store 
This soup keeps for up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. 
You can freeze leftover cabbage roll soup. Let the leftovers cool down before decanting to freezer safe soup containers. They will keep for 2 months frozen. To reheat, place the soup in a pot on the stove over low heat and stir until fully melted and warmed.