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Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup
5 from 18 votes

Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup

This Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup blends ground beef, cabbage, rice, and a tomato-based broth with herbs and seasoning to mimic traditional cabbage rolls in soup form. The slow cooking melds flavors and softens the cabbage, resulting in a hearty, savory soup with tender meat and softened vegetables.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 364 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Soup:
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary dried
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried herbs
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups green cabbage coarsely chopped
  • 1 carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 cups beef broth low-sodium
  • 1 can tomato sauce 14-ounce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14-ounce
  • 1/2 cup white long-grain rice uncooked
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Garnish:
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
  2. Add the browned beef and the rest of the SOUP ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  4. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Discard the bay leaf when ready to serve.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Choose a fresh, firm cabbage with tightly packed leaves and no soft spots or discoloration.
  • Browning the ground beef before adding to the slow cooker improves flavor but is optional.
  • Store cabbage unwashed in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to two months before use.
  • Rinse rice before adding to prevent clumping and ensure even cooking in the soup.
  • Omit rice for a lighter soup while maintaining good flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 1337mg (56%) Potassium 1085mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 3130IU (63%) Vitamin C 62mg (69%) Calcium 102mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364

% Daily Value*

Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 1337mg 56%
Potassium 1085mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 3130IU 63%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Calcium 102mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.