Description
Cabbage Roll Soup is a cozy, hearty dish with all the flavors of classic cabbage rolls in an easy one-pot recipe. Tender cabbage, savory ground meat, and rice simmer together in a flavorful tomato broth – perfect for chilly nights or meal prep!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 cup uncooked rice
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add ground beef or turkey, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned, 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, beef broth, uncooked rice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30-40 minutes, until rice is tender and cabbage is soft.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
This soup keeps 3-4 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
For extra flavor, add carrots, bell peppers, or red pepper flakes for spice.
Top with shredded cheese or sour cream for richness.
Substitute rice with quinoa or barley for a twist.
Use lentils and veggie broth for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cabbage roll soup, stuffed cabbage soup, hearty soup, comfort food