Cabbage Roll Soup

Here’s a simple, cozy Cabbage Roll Soup—it tastes like classic cabbage rolls but is much easier 🍲

Cabbage Roll Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups green cabbage, chopped

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

• 4 cups beef or chicken broth

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme

• ½–1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion and cook until soft (3–4 minutes). Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.

3. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

4. Stir in cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, broth, and seasonings.

5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 25–30 minutes, until cabbage is tender.

6. Stir in cooked rice and simmer 5 more minutes.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Optional Add-Ins

• Extra flavor: Splash of Worcestershire sauce

• Low-carb: Skip the rice

• Spicy: Pinch of red pepper flakes

• Creamy: Small swirl of sour cream when serving