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A close-up shot of a bowl of Easy Cabbage Roll Soup topped with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or chives.

Easy Cabbage Roll Soup

A cozy, hearty soup packed with cabbage roll flavors—simple, comforting, and ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium green cabbage chopped
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  3. Stir in the chopped cabbage and carrots, cooking for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Add the uncooked rice, crushed tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, and bay leaf. Mix well.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cabbage is fully cooked.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  7. Ladle into bowls and enjoy the warm, hearty flavors reminiscent of classic cabbage rolls.

Notes

A perfect weeknight comfort soup—easy, filling, and nutritious.