Cabbage Roll Soup

Cabbage Roll Soup 🍲🥬

All the flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls—but in an easy, hearty soup! Tender beef, rice, and cabbage simmered in a rich tomato broth.

Why You’ll Love It

✔ Tastes like Grandma’s cabbage rolls—without all the rolling!
✔ One-pot wonder—ready in under an hour.
✔ Meal-prep friendly—tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients *(Serves 6-8)*

• 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/pork)

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 small green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)

• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

• 4 cups beef broth (or chicken/vegetable)

• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 bay leaf

• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Brown the beef: In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.

2. Sauté garlic: Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add remaining ingredients: Stir in cabbage, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, rice, tomato paste, and spices.

4. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 25-30 mins until rice is tender.

5. Adjust seasoning: Remove bay leaf. Add more salt/pepper if needed.

6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley.

Pro Tips

• For extra flavor: Add 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or a splash of Worcestershire sauce.

• Low-carb option: Swap rice for cauliflower rice (add in the last 5 mins).

• Slow cooker version: Brown meat first, then add everything to the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6-8 hours.

Serving Suggestions

• Top with a dollop of sour cream or shredded cheese.

• Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast.

Comfort food made easy! Perfect for chilly nights. ❄️

(P.S. Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months!)