Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe [Video]

Cabbage Roll Soup is hearty and filled with flavorful cabbage rolls. A perfect comfort dish filled with ground beef and veggies to enjoy during the colder winter days. 

This is such an easy and classic dinner that everyone should give it a try. You can also try our Slow Cooker Taco Soup, Ham and Bean Soup, and Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. Zoup! provided me with the product for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation for my time. As always, all opinions expressed in this post are mine.

Easy Cabbage Roll Soup

If you are looking to enjoy a delicious comfort dish, that is easy to make, then this Cabbage Roll Soup is it! It is the type of meal that you can enjoy during fall or winter times. It is guaranteed to warm up your souls. There is nothing like a bowl of warm, homemade soup!

Also, the flavors are amazing, and you also get a fair amount of protein from the ground beef. It is made in one pan, so you do not need to worry about cleaning too many dishes. This is a family-friendly meal that is also full of vitamins and proteins. 

This has all the great flavors of traditional Cabbage Soup, without all the fuss. A premium beef broth like Zoup!’s escalates the flavors to a different level. Give it a try, and you will see why this is one of the best soups to enjoy during the winter times. It’s hearty, beefy, and full of veggies.

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How do You Make Cabbage Roll Soup?

For the exact ingredient list and step by step guidelines, please see the recipe card below. Also, watch the short video tutorial attached above. However, the general steps are as follows:

• Brown the beef: We like using 90% ground beef. On a skillet, over medium-high heat, brown the meat along with some chopped onions. Once browned, transfer the reserved fat into a pot. 
• Saute the veggies: Next, saute the veggies, such as tomato, and carrots. 
• Combine the ingredients: Once you browned the meat and sauteed the veggies, add the broth to the pot. I used Zoup! Good, Really Good® Beef Bone Broth to add maximum flavor to this recipe! Along with it, add the rest of the ingredients, including rice, spices, and cabbage. Then, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, for about 25 minutes. 
• Serve: Enjoy warm, and garnish with some chopped parsley.

How to make Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup?

This easy and delicious recipe can also be made in the slow cooker. First, simply brown the meat on the stovetop. Then, drain the fat and add the spices and onions. After, add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine. 

Cover the lid, and cook on HIGH for about 3-4 hours, or on LOW for 6-7 hours, or until the rice is properly cooked. 

How to make it in the Instant Pot?

Alternatively, this dish can be made in the Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker. We already have this recipe on our blog, and you can find it by clicking on this link.

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Easy Recipe Variations:

• Other meats: If you are not a fan of beef, or want to substitute it with other meats, feel free to do so. For example, swap it with sausage, ground pork or ground turkey. Also, you can make it with bacon if desired. 
• Rice: To make this soup lower in carbs, feel free to substitute the rice with cauliflower rice. Also, it is recommended for diabetic people and has fewer calories.
• Spices: Add any of your favorite spices. In addition, adjust the saltiness based on your preference. 

Can you make it in advance?

Absolutely! This is the perfect recipe to make in advance and store for days to come. Actually, it will taste even better as the soup will absorb all the flavors together, making it so much more delicious!

To store it, simply let it cool. Then, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Can you freeze Cabbage Roll Soup?

Yes, you could. However, keep in mind the rice might get a little mushy when frozen and then reheated. Other than that, it is perfectly fine to freeze it. Also, you could make it without rice and freeze it, and then simply add the cooked rice prior to serving. 

Prior to freezing let the dish completely cool. Then, transfer it to a freezer-safe dish. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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Cabbage Roll Soup

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Author: Catalina Castravet Serves: 6 bowls
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 pound  ground beef 
• 1  onion  (finely diced)
• 4 cloves  garlic  (minced)
• 1 teaspoon  fresh rosemary 
• 1 teaspoon  dried thyme  (or fresh)
• 1 teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning herbs 
• 2 tablespoons  tomato paste 
• 1 tablespoon  Worcestershire sauce 
• 4 cups  coarsely chopped green cabbage 
• 2  carrots  (peeled and diced)
• 1  red bell pepper  (diced)
• 4 cups  Zoup! Good, Really Good® Beef Broth 
• 2 cans  (8-ounce each) tomato sauce 
• 1 can  (14-ounce) diced tomatoes 
• 1/2 cup  white long-grain rice  (uncooked)
• 1  bay leaf 
• 3 tablespoons  brown sugar 
• 2 tablespoons  parsley  (chopped)

Instructions

1. Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once the oil is simmering, add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook unmoved for 1-2 minutes to get a nice sear on it. After that, break it down with a wooden spoon and cook until beef is browned, approximately 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the onion and garlic cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add rosemary, thyme, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar to the pot.
5. Add beef broth.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove bay leaf and discard.
8. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Calories: 395 Carbohydrates: 43 Protein: 21 Fat: 17 Saturated Fat: 6 Cholesterol: 54 Sodium: 1938 Potassium: 1492 Fiber: 7 Sugar: 22 Vitamin A: 5319 Vitamin C: 71 Calcium: 123 Iron: 6

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