Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup (with stove top instructions)
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
261 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup (with stove top instructions)
Description
The Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup captures the essence of traditional cabbage rolls using ground beef, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes in a savory broth. This recipe uses Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar to add depth and tanginess to the tomato-based broth, complementing the mild sweetness of cabbage and carrots. Seasonings like parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper round out the flavor profile, while a bay leaf infuses subtle herbal notes.
Cooking in the Instant Pot softens the vegetables while melding the flavors quickly under pressure, creating a tender and flavorful soup. The stovetop instructions offer an alternative that involves browning and sautéing the ingredients similarly but relies on steady simmering to develop the flavors. The broth remains rich and inviting with chunks of tender cabbage and meat throughout. This flexibility makes the recipe adaptable to different kitchen setups.
This soup works well as a warming lunch or light dinner and can be served alone or with crusty bread for dipping. Its hearty texture and balanced flavors provide comfort without heaviness. The inclusion of common pantry ingredients makes it practical for home cooks looking to enjoy a familiar dish in soup form. The recipe note clarifies that timing provided refers specifically to the Instant Pot version, aiding preparation accuracy.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces cabbage
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes canned
- 8 ounces tomato sauce canned
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 carrot peeled, and sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Instant Pot:
- Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE and add the ground beef, browning it for 7-10 minutes. Drain grease and set aside.
- Add olive oil,onions, and garlic to the Instant Pot and saute for 5 minutes. Press CANCEL to turn off the saute mode.
- Place the ground beef, cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, carrot, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, parsley, oregano, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper, into the Instant Pot with the onions and garlic.
- Lock lid in place and turn valve to SEALING.
- Set to HIGH pressure for 15 minutes.
- When timer goes off press CANCEL and let the Instant Pot do a 5 minute natural release before turning valve to VENTING and releasing the remaining pressure.
Stove top:
- In a large pot add the ground beef, browning it for 7-10 minutes. Drain grease and set aside.
- Add olive oil,onions, and garlic to the pot and saute for 5 minutes.
- Place the ground beef, cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, carrot, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, parsley, oregano, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper, into the pot with the onions and garlic.
- Cook over medium low heat for 1 hour, or until cabbage is cooked through.
Notes
- The cooking time given in the recipe applies to the Instant Pot method.
- Drain browned beef well to reduce excess fat in the soup.
- The recipe includes both Instant Pot and stovetop cooking instructions for flexibility.
- This soup can be reheated gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1046mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1565IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 20.7mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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