Cabbage Roll Soup

Cabbage Roll Soup has all the amazing flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls without all the work! This Cabbage Roll Soup recipe is loaded with ground beef, rice and veggies in a savory tomato broth.

This tasty Cabbage Roll Soup is a hearty and budget friendly soup made with simple ingredients, in one pot and without much effort. Also known as Stuffed Cabbage Soup, this easy to make soup is more like a deconstructed, unstuffed cabbage roll in warming soup form.

This beefy Cabbage Soup recipe is a perfect dinner option when you are short on time but still want to enjoy the amazing flavors of pure comfort food. Although this beefy soup is a meal on its own, you can serve it with a simple salad or a simple side dish like oven roasted carrots or sauteed green beans.

Cabbage Roll Soup Ingredients

• Cabbage: I use green cabbage, I like to cut the cabbage into large pieces (about 2.5 to 3 inches) however, you can cut it into smaller pieces if you prefer.
• Ground Beef: I use lean ground beef. If not using lean beef, drain any excess fat from the pot before adding the vegetables. Instead of hamburger cabbage soup, you can make this soup with ground turkey, ground chicken and even bulk sausage.
• Onions: Diced. Brown, white or yellow onions is usually what I use.
• Garlic: I love using fresh garlic. Garlic paste can also be used. In a pinch, use 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic.
• Carrots: Peeled and diced. You can skip peeling if you prefer!
• Crushed Tomatoes: I use canned crushed tomatoes. Canned diced tomatoes or a combination of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce (one 14.5 ounces) can of each can be used.
• Beef Broth: You can also use chicken broth.
• Ketchup: My secret ingredient (shared with me by my momma-in-law). The sweetness in the ketchup balances the acidity of the tomatoes. You can use 1 – 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar instead.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a rich beefy flavor to the soup.
• Rice: I always have long grain rice at home but medium or short grain can be used.
• Olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, dried thyme, bay leaf. Chopped parsley (optional as garnish).

How To Make This Cabbage Soup Recipe

• In a pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef (hamburger meat) until cooked through. Season the meat with salt and pepper.
• Add the onions and saute for about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
• Stir the soup a couple of times to prevent the ingredients from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Serve!

Can Cabbage Roll Soup Be Made Ahead?

This beef and cabbage soup reheats well. Just keep in mind that as the soup sits, the rice absorbs more of the broth ending up with a thicker type stew. Add additional broth to get the soup to the desired consistency.

Can You Freeze Cabbage Roll Soup?

This hearty ground beef and cabbage soup freezes well. Place the soup in resealable freezer bags, seal and squeeze out as much air as possible. Try to make them flat so they thaw out evenly.

Freezing individual portions of this soup is very helpful, especially if you need to pack a lunch.

Find instructions for making Cabbage Roll Soup in the slow cooker (crock pot) and Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup in the pressure cooker in the recipe card below.

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