Cabbage Roll Soup is a delicious blend of tender beef and unstuffed cabbage swimming in a rich tomato-based broth. This detox soup is a tasty low-carb option that is perfect for a healthy, easy dinner.
This deconstructed cabbage roll soup has all the flavor of traditional cabbage rolls but in soup form. Enjoy this comfort food on a chilly day or a cold winter night for the ultimate cozy feeling!
If you are looking for more delicious soup recipes then you have to try Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegetarian Tortilla Soup, and Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie Soup.
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Cabbage Roll Soup Ingredients
This cabbage roll soup recipe begins by browning ground beef and sauteeing chopped cabbage and other veggies. Then we add three forms of tomatoes (soup, crushed, and diced).
And there is a generous helping of seasoning added to the broth for a big, bold flavor. Beef broth adds a more robust beefy, savory taste to balance the sweetness of the tomatoes.
- Ground beef
- Cabbage, chopped into pieces
- Carrots, chopped
- Onion, diced
- Celery, diced
- Tomato soup
- Crushed tomatoes
- Diced tomatoes
- Garlic, minced
- Brown sugar, (optional but recommended)
- Beef bouillon seasoning (adjust to taste preference)
- Cajun seasoning, sub all purpose seasoning
- Browning seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Black pepper
- Beef broth
*See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Cabbage Roll Soup
Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink, without draining excess grease.
Incorporate chopped vegetables into the skillet with the ground beef and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the vegetables have softened, add tomato soup, crushed tomatoes, and diced tomatoes to the pot.
Thoroughly stir the mixture and add brown sugar, beef bouillon, Cajun seasoning, browning seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Pour in beef broth and mix well. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve cabbage soup as is or with rice (white or brown rice). Finally, enjoy!
Hint: If serving cabbage roll soup with rice, add it to individual servings. This is especially important if you plan to freeze the soup because the rice could get mushy if frozen, defrosted, and reheated.
Substitutions & Variations
- Meat - Instead of ground beef, you can use ground turkey, ground pork, or ground chicken.
- Vegetarian - For a meatless meal, omit the ground beef. Double up on the veggies instead. Alternatively, add riced cauliflower to the mixture.
- Tomatoes - For added depth of flavor, try adding fire-roasted tomatoes instead of diced tomatoes. It gives the soup a smoky quality. If you do not have fresh tomatoes, swap them for tomato sauce instead.
- Garnish - Add grated cheese like sharp cheddar or parmesan for a cheesy touch. You can also add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro. For a creamy finish, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt atop individual servings.
- Broth - If you do not have beef broth, use vegetable broth or chicken broth instead.
- Slow Cooker - Combine all the ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the cabbage is tender and flavors meld.
- Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup - Cut the cooking time in half by pressure cooking. Use the instant pot to follow all the prep steps laid out in the instructions then pressure cook for 10 minutes. Release the pressure and enjoy!
Equipment
To make cabbage roll soup you need a cutting board (to chop and dice the vegetables) and a large pot to cook and contain the ingredients. Use a pot with a matching lid because the soup needs to be covered while it simmers.
Storage
Store leftover cabbage roll soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or on the stove over medium heat.
Cabbage soup is freezer-friendly. To freeze the soup, store it in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Top tip
Cabbage roll soup often tastes even better the next day because the flavors have had more time to meld. Consider making it ahead of time and reheating when ready to serve.
FAQ
If your soup tastes bland, something is missing. For great flavor, be sure to generously season the broth. Add a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste to bring more acidity to the dish for delicious flavor.
This soup freezes very well. Once it comes to room temperature, store leftovers in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Yes, it is. To keep the soup keto, do not serve it with rice. Opt for cauliflower rice instead or enjoy it as is.
Cabbage, the main ingredient, is a nutrient-dense vegetable low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins (such as vitamin C), and minerals. This soup includes an array of other fresh vegetables. For less fat and fewer calories, consider using lean ground beef or omitting ground beef and using a more lean meat like ground turkey.
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📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- ½ head Cabbage chopped into pieces
- 1 cup Carrots chopped
- ½ large Onion diced
- 3 stalks Celery diced
- 1 can Tomato soup
- 1 32 oz can Crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can Diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- ¼ cup Brown sugar (optional but recommended)
- 2-3 tablespoons Beef bouillon seasoning adjust to taste preference
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning sub all purpose seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Browning seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Beef broth
Instructions
- Heat up a large stock pot over medium high heat. Add your ground beef into the skillet and crumble it up with a spoon while it cooks down. Cook it until there is no longer any pink; do not drain the excess grease.
- Add all of your chopped vegetables into the skillet with the ground beef and saute them for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the vegetables have sweated down a bit, gently pour in your tomato soup, crushed tomatoes, and diced tomatoes into the pot.
- Stir the mixture up well, now sprinkle in all of your seasonings, including the: brown sugar, beef bouillon, cajun seasoning, browning seasoning, italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Now gently pour in your beef broth and mix the soup up very well. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve as-is or serve with rice. And enjoy!
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Food safety for Cabbage Roll Soup
- Cook ground beef until there is no more pink showing.
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash your hands throughout cooking process to prevent cross contamination.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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