Description
Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup captures all the cozy, savory flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a simplified, one-pot soup. It’s hearty, wholesome, and perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
2. Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
3. Stir in chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until cabbage is tender.
5. Stir in cooked rice and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
Notes
For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice or omit the rice entirely.
Swap beef for turkey or a plant-based meat alternative for a lighter option.
Additional vegetables like carrots or bell peppers can be added for more nutrition.
Use cooked rice for best texture; uncooked rice can be used with additional broth and longer simmering.
Freezes well for up to 3 months; rice may soften slightly upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort/American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg