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A bowl of homemade cabbage roll soup with beef and cabbage
ChefMaster Emily

Cozy Cabbage Roll Soup

All the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in a no-fuss, one-pot soup. It’s rich, hearty, and soul-warming—perfect for cozy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort food, Eastern European-inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 head green cabbage chopped into ribbons
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes about 28 oz
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice for brightness

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a large soup pot over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
  3. Stir in cabbage and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir well.
  5. Season with paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Stir in cooked rice and vinegar or lemon juice. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes

Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based meat for a variation. For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered or add a cornstarch slurry. Leftovers taste even better the next day!