Description

This hearty Cabbage Roll Soup delivers all the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls—savory meat, tender cabbage, and a tomato-rich broth—without the time-consuming process of rolling. It’s a cozy, one-pot meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for leftovers.

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups vegetable or beef broth

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

2 cups shredded cabbage

1 medium carrot, diced

½ cup uncooked rice

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Brown the ground beef or turkey in a skillet until fully cooked and crumbled.
Transfer the cooked meat to a crockpot.
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, broth, diced tomatoes, shredded cabbage, diced carrot, uncooked rice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the cabbage and rice are tender.
Stir the soup well before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Use white long-grain rice for best cooking consistency.
Brown rice takes longer to cook, so add it later or cook it separately.
Soup flavors improve after resting overnight—ideal for meal prep.
Add a bay leaf during cooking for extra flavor.
Use ground turkey for a leaner option.
Stir in cooked rice at the end for a lower-carb version.
Add bell pepper or celery for extra vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3–4 hours (high) or 7–8 hours (low)
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 250
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 45mg