This easy, comforting soup combines ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, and seasonings for a rich, satisfying meal that’s perfect for a chilly day.
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 40 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 55 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~320
🛒 Ingredients
- 🥩 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
- 🥕 1 large carrot, diced
- 🌿 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍅 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 🥫 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 🍚 1/2 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 🥬 3 cups chopped cabbage
- 🍗 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 🥄 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 🌿 1 tsp dried oregano
- 🌿 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 🧂 Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 🌿 Fresh parsley, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef:
- In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess fat, then add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
- Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
2️⃣ Add Tomatoes & Broth:
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
3️⃣ Add Cabbage & Rice:
- Stir in chopped cabbage and rice.
- Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until cabbage is tender and rice is cooked.
4️⃣ Serve & Garnish:
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Tastes just like classic cabbage rolls—but easier!
✔️ A one-pot meal with minimal cleanup.
✔️ Freezer-friendly & great for meal prep.
✔️ Comfort food at its best!
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ Want it low-carb? Skip the rice or replace it with cauliflower rice.
✅ Prefer a thicker soup? Let it simmer uncovered for an extra 10 minutes.
✅ Freeze for later! Cool completely, then store in freezer-safe containers.
Enjoy your Cabbage Roll Soup—a warm, cozy, and hearty dish perfect for any day! 🥣🥬 Let me know if you’d like more easy soup recipes! 😊