Description
Enjoy all the flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls in a hearty, one-pot Cabbage Roll Soup. Easy, comforting, budget-friendly, and perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/pork)
- 1 medium green cabbage (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 can (28 oz) diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 6 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (or brown rice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins: Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, or a squeeze of lemon.
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir in rice.
- Simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until rice is tender and cabbage is soft.
- Remove bay leaf, taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with bread or salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a dash of red pepper flakes.
- If using brown rice, increase simmering time by 10–15 minutes.
- For a thicker soup, let it simmer longer or reduce the broth slightly.
- To save time, use pre-shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix.
- Make it in a slow cooker: Brown beef and sauté veggies first, then cook everything on low for 6–8 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes