Easy Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
498 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup
Description
This recipe transforms the classic flavors of cabbage rolls into a hearty soup cooked quickly in an Instant Pot. Initially, chopped bacon is rendered until crispy using the sauté function, developing rich, smoky notes. Ground beef is browned afterward in the same pot, enhancing the meaty base. Onions and garlic are then gently cooked, releasing sweetness and aroma.
Cabbage and grated carrots add texture and mild sweetness while the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste create a thick, tangy broth. Seasonings including thyme, oregano, and Italian seasoning build familiar herbaceous notes associated with traditional cabbage rolls. The use of beef or chicken broth integrates moisture and depth.
Once pressure cooked, the soup blends these flavors into a comforting, slightly chunky broth with tender cabbage pieces. Serving over cooked rice and finishing with fresh parsley provides contrasting textures and fresh herbal brightness. This meal offers a less hands-on alternative to handmade cabbage rolls but maintains a similar cozy flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 12 Bacon chopped into 1 inch pieces, slices
- 1 pound ground beef chicken or turkey
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 15 oz, or diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups carrot about 1 large carrot, grated
- 3 cups cabbage chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 4 cups beef broth or chicken broth, low sodium
Garnish:
- 1 cup rice cooked
- parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
Cook Beef & Bacon:
- Select Sauté, and once the Instant Pot reads Hot, add the chopped bacon. DO NOT move for about 1 minute.
- Using a wooden spoon, start stirring frequently for a few minutes until the bacon is nice and crispy.
- Carefully remove the pot and drain the grease. Wipe the edges and return the pot to the Instant Pot, pushing the bacon on one side of the pot. You can also remove it and set it aside to stir into the soup when done.
- Add the ground beef to the other side of the pot. Using a wooden spoon, break the beef and cook, stirring frequently, for a few minutes until no longer pink.
- Carefully remove the pot from the IP and discard excess grease. Wipe the edges and return the pot with beef to the Instant Pot.
Adding the rest of the ingredients:
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Once you add the broth, make sure you don't go over the max line of your pot.
Cook:
- Close the IP with the lid and lock it. Turn the steam release vent to 'sealing' and set it to cook for 10 minutes on High Pressure.
- When the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to reduce without opening the steam release vent for 10 minutes. This is called Natural Pressure Release. After 10 minutes, carefully release the rest of the pressure by opening the vent.
- Open the lid and stir the soup. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Once you add the soup to individual bowls, top with cooked rice and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 498kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1294mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1374mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 7790IU | 156% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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