This recipe combines all of the flavors and comfort of stuffed cabbage rolls into a simple-to-make soup that rarely leaves any leftovers. Stuffed Cabbage Soup is one of my favorite shortcuts! Traditional stuffed cabbage rolls are such a delicious treat, but while I enjoy eating them when my mom or someone else makes them for me, I rarely make them myself. This is because stuffing cabbage rolls is a very time-consuming process! You have to roll each individual cabbage leaf around the meat and rice filling and then bake them for quite a while. I just don’t have time for that! So when I want all of the homey, fuzzy feelings that cabbage rolls evoke, I turn to this easy Stuffed Cabbage Soup instead. You’ll also love my Minestrone Soup, Stuffed Pepper Soup and Cabbage and Sausage Soup. All three of these recipes are delicious, filling, and comforting soups that the whole family will enjoy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients In Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Here’s what you need to make this delicious and comforting soup:
Ground Beef: Opt for lean ground beef to cut down on fat content. Garlic and Onion: These aromatic vegetables add depth to your soup, and will make it taste like you simmered it slowly all day. Cabbage: Green cabbage adds fiber and texture to this meal, plus is a requirement to replicate the feeling of stuffed cabbage rolls! Tomatoes: We’ll add both tomato sauce and diced tomatoes to this soup to give the broth richness. Beef Broth: Use a good quality store-bought beef broth, or learn how to make your own beef bone broth at home. Rice: Long-grain white rice is what I like to use, but you can use any type of rice you enjoy.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Recipe Tips
Cut the cabbage into bite-sized pieces. You want the leaves to fit easily inside of a soup spoon! You can cook the rice in the soup, or cook it separately and add it in at the end. If you decide to use something other than white rice, I suggest pre-cooking it since different grains will take longer to cook. Save time by using leftover beef or rice that you already have cooked in the fridge! You can also prepare the ground beef mixture the night before, then just assemble the rest of the ingredients when it’s time to make dinner. Try different proteins: Replace the ground meat with ground chicken, turkey, or sausage. Add more veggies: Try diced carrot, sauteed mushrooms, or green bell pepper. Make it low-carb: Leave out the rice and try this soup with cauliflower rice or buckwheat instead!
Storing Tips
You can store leftover cabbage soup in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat it on the stove over low heat as needed. For easy meal prep, portion out the soup in individual airtight containers and keep it in the fridge. It’s a great way to grab a quick and healthy lunch that you can pop in the microwave.
What To Serve With Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Find some fresh crusty bread to serve with your cabbage roll soup, or make up a batch of dinner rolls for the occasion! Get that warm and fuzzy feeling with this easy recipe for hearty Stuffed Cabbage Soup! Be sure to pin the recipe so more people can enjoy it too. © Little Sunny Kitchen
