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Ultimate Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe - Easy One-Pot Comfort Food

This cabbage roll soup captures all the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in an easy-to-make one-pot meal. The recipe includes both ground beef and vegetarian versions with stovetop and slow cooker methods for ultimate convenience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Brown the Meat: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add chopped cabbage, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, rice, brown sugar, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until cabbage is tender and rice is cooked.
  5. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

For best flavor, brown the meat well to develop deep flavor. Soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. Freeze without rice and add fresh rice when reheating to prevent mushy texture.