Description
This easy cabbage roll soup is a hearty, comforting one-pot meal with ground beef, rice, and chopped cabbage simmered in a flavorful tomato broth. It’s a simpler take on classic cabbage rolls with all the same cozy flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown, depending on preference)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Gather all ingredients and prepare vegetables: dice onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot; chop cabbage; measure out rice.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently.
4. Add ground beef (or turkey) and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
5. Stir in diced green bell pepper and carrot. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
6. Add canned diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and broth. Stir to combine.
7. Add Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
8. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Add chopped cabbage and uncooked rice. Stir to submerge in liquid.
10. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes (brown rice may take 10-15 minutes longer), stirring occasionally.
11. Check rice for doneness. If soup is too thick, add more broth or water.
12. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt or pepper.
13. Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
14. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
15. Serve hot and enjoy your cozy bowl of cabbage roll soup!
16. Let leftovers cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
17. To reheat, warm on the stove over medium heat until heated through.
Notes
For extra flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
Brown rice requires more simmering time than white rice.
Add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar before serving for brightness.
This soup thickens as it sits, so thin with broth or water when reheating.
Freezes well for up to 3 months in a sealed container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320