Easy Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe – Healthy, Hearty & Comforting
This Easy Cabbage Roll Soup is a warm, cozy, and budget-friendly homemade soup packed with tender beef, fresh cabbage, rice, and flavorful tomato broth. If you love classic stuffed cabbage rolls, this quick one-pot version transforms that traditional comfort food into a simple weeknight meal. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or cold winter days!
Ingredients for Cabbage Roll Soup
4 cups beef broth
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 bay leaf
3 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 cups chopped green cabbage
2 sliced carrots
How to Make Homemade Cabbage Roll Soup (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 — Brown the Beef
Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned. Add the garlic and diced onion, cooking for another 4 minutes until softened.
Step 2 — Build the Flavorful Broth
Add the carrots, chopped cabbage, beef broth, rice, tomato sauce, bay leaf, brown sugar, and additional salt and pepper. Stir well.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 25–26 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Step 3 — Serve & Enjoy
Remove the bay leaf, taste, adjust seasoning, and enjoy your warm, hearty Cabbage Roll Soup!
Benefits of Cabbage Roll Soup
Rich in fiber (thanks to cabbage and carrots) for better digestion
High-protein meal that keeps you full longer
Budget-friendly family dinner using simple ingredients
Perfect for weight-loss meal plans
One-pot recipe—easy cleanup and quick cooking
Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly
