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Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe

Cabbage Roll Soup is hearty and comforting! This delicious and easy slow cooker soup recipe is loaded with tender cabbage, ground beef, oregano, garlic, and tomatoes. Everything you love about a cabbage roll, but 100 times easier to make. Yum!

Cabbage roll soup in a black bowl.

Crockpot cabbage roll soup is perfect for people who love cabbage rolls but don’t have the time (or patience) to make them. Because, let’s face it, they aren’t easy!

It’s been a while since I’ve used cabbage in our meals. It’s not that I don’t like cabbage; I do enjoy it. It’s just that my favorite recipes don’t use it as a main ingredient.

I’ve made cabbage rolls, which were the first thing I thought of making this week. The recipe I like is for unrolled cabbage rolls made with ground turkey. My aunt makes the best cabbage rolls, and hers are perfectly rolled. When I tried her recipe, they did not turn out as pretty!

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    It’s also made in the slow cooker, which saves me from slaving over the stove all day. It’s slow cooker weather right now, anyway, and this soup is perfect for a frosty day.

    Ingredients

    The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.

    • Cabbage
    • Ground beef
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Salt
    • Paprika
    • Yellow onion
    • Garlic
    • Water
    • Dried oregano
    • Dried basil
    • Tomato sauce
    • Diced tomatoes
    • Rice
    The soup in a black bowl with a spoon in it.

    How to Make Cabbage Roll Soup

    Follow along to learn how to make cabbage roll soup. Your house is going to smell so good!

    • Step One: Add onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, ground beef, and salt to a skillet on medium heat. Cook until the ground beef is browned (about 7 to 10 minutes).
    • Step Two: In a 6-quart slow cooker, add cabbage, oregano, basil, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and the ground beef mixture and stir to combine.
    • Step Three: Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours.
    • Step Four: In the last half hour of cooking, cook the rice according to the package directions. Add the cooked rice to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
    A bowl of the soup.

    How to Make on the Stovetop

    1. Use all the same ingredients and measurements. Start by cooking the ground beef, onions, and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. 
    2. Once the ground beef is cooked, add the rest of the ingredients except the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer for 1 hour. 
    3. Add in the cooked rice before serving.

    What to Serve with It

    Though Cabbage Roll Soup is filling on its own, it’s always nice to have something a little extra to enjoy it with. Try a buttered dinner roll to sop up all that delicious savory broth. It’s also yummy with a grilled cheese sandwich for a satisfying lunch.

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    Toppings

    • Sour cream – Makes the soup creamy if you swirl it around!
    • Fresh herbs – Chopped parsley, dill, or cilantro for a fresh, bright flavor.
    • Shredded cheese – Parmesan or mozzarella for a cheesy touch.
    • Croutons – Adds a crunchy texture.
    • Sliced green onions – A mild oniony kick.
    • Red pepper flakes – For a bit of heat.
    • Bacon crumbles – Adds a savory and crispy element.
    • Dollop of plain yogurt – A lighter alternative to sour cream.
    • Lemon wedges – A squeeze of lemon can brighten up the soup.
    • Pickled jalapeños – For a tangy, spicy punch.
    A bowl of the recipe with a spoon.

    Variations and Substitutions

    • Swap out the ground beef for ground turkey, pork, or chicken.
    • Use fresh herbs instead of dried oregano and basil.
    • Try crushed tomatoes instead of a can of diced tomatoes.
    • Use brown rice or leave the rice out altogether.

    Storage Instructions

    Store leftover soup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

    Can You Freeze?

    Cabbage roll soup is freezer-friendly. Stock up your deep freezer to enjoy this easy soup recipe all winter. It also makes a great lunch to bring to work.

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    How to Make Low Carb

    Easy peasy! To make Cabbage Roll Soup a low-carb meal, just omit the rice. It’s not that big of a deal, and you’ll still have the same delicious flavors. Rice will not make or break this soup recipe.

    Soup Recipes

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    Also, try these comforting cabbage roll recipes and my Sweet and Sour Cabbage, Cabbage Roll Casserole or Cabbage Roll Rice.

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    4.47 from 372 votes

    Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 8
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 8 hours
    Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
    Hearty and comforting! This delicious and easy slow cooker soup recipe is loaded with tender cabbage, ground beef, oregano, garlic, and tomatoes. Everything you love about a cabbage roll, but 100 times easier to make. Yum!

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 cups cabbage roughly chopped
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 yellow onion chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • ½ tsp basil
    • 3 cups tomato sauce
    • 1 can diced tomatoes 28oz can
    • 1 cup rice uncooked

    Instructions

    • Add onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, ground beef and salt to a skillet on medium heat. Cook until the ground beef is browned (about 7 to 10 minutes).
    • In a 6 quart slow cooker, add cabbage, oregano, basil, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water and ground beef mixture and stir to combine.
    • Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours.
    • In last half hour of cooking, cook the rice according to package directions. Add the cooked rice to the slow cooker and stir to combine.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.5g | Protein: 14.9g | Fat: 2.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 33.9mg | Sodium: 426.3mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 5.6g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Slow Cooker
    Cuisine American
    Keyword cabbage roll soup, cabbage rolls, cabbage soup, crockpot, slow cooker soup, soup

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    288 Comments

    1. 3 stars
      Got to have more beef flavor (base) It’s to flat and waterey.

    2. Jackie Fields says:

      5 stars
      I was able to make a quick full meal in a short time

    3. 4 stars
      I love to make this stuff, lots easier than original cabbage rolls. But I would NEVER use ground turkey or ground chicken or any other meat other than ground beef. The other meats just aren’t going to taste like original cabbage rolls. Also, I skip the basil and I only use brown rice. Sometimes I mix in some long grain wild rice but not too much, just a small handful.

      I also like to make Lasagna soup. Another easy way to have a favorite flavor without all the hassle.

      Also looking for a good chili (crock pot) recipe using ONLY ground beef.

    4. 5 stars
      Loved this recipe. I dread making cabbage rolls, just too much time to make. It took me a lot less time. Prepared on a cold rainy day.

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