Description
A comforting and hearty cabbage roll soup that captures all the delicious flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a warm and easy-to-make soup. This recipe uses ground beef or turkey and fresh vegetables simmered slowly in a crockpot for a tender and flavorful meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, diced
Liquids & Canned Goods
- 4 cups vegetable or beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
Grains & Seasoning
- ½ cup uncooked rice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked and crumbly. This step ensures the meat has a rich flavor and the fat is rendered out.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Place the browned meat into the crockpot, setting the stage for slow, even cooking of the soup.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, shredded cabbage, diced carrot, uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, broth, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Mix to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook the soup on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld and the rice and cabbage to become tender.
- Final Stir and Serve: Before serving, stir the soup well to distribute all ingredients evenly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired for an added touch of freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef to reduce fat content.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the broth you use is gluten-free.
- Add additional vegetables like celery or bell peppers for more variety.
- Adjust seasoning to taste—some like a little extra smoked paprika for a smoky depth.
- This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
