Description
This recipe became an instant hit, a nourishing weeknight hero that truly tastes like the “Best Ever Cabbage Roll Soup.”
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1.5 pounds Ground Beef (lean)
1 medium Onion (diced)
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
7 cups Green Cabbage (shredded)
1 (28 ounce) can Diced Tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can Tomato Sauce
6 cups Beef Broth
½ cup White Rice (uncooked)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Optional Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef. Brown the beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat
- Add diced onion to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic; cook for 1 more minute until fragrant
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir well
- Add the shredded cabbage, uncooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Cook until the rice is tender and the cabbage is soft. Stir occasionally
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired
Notes
This soup delivers classic cabbage roll flavors without the tedious rolling, is nourishing, and tastes even better the next day, making it a great make-ahead meal.
Customize by swapping ground beef for ground turkey/chicken or plant-based crumbles (use vegetable broth for vegetarian). Add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers. Brown rice can be used but requires 15-20 minutes longer cooking time. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a kick. Savoy cabbage also works.
Pro tips: Do not overcrowd beef for a good sear. Shred cabbage finely for quicker cooking. Always taste and adjust seasonings. The soup base can be prepared ahead, adding rice and cabbage closer to serving time.
Store cooled soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently, adding more broth if needed. Serve with crusty bread, dinner rolls, a green salad, cornbread, or a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cabbage roll soup, comfort food, weeknight meal, one-pot, easy soup, ground beef soup