Hearty Stuffed Cabbage Soup
This Hearty Stuffed Cabbage Soup is everything you love about traditional cabbage rolls—without all the work. It’s rich, cozy, and packed with ground beef, tender cabbage, tomatoes, and savory spices simmered into one comforting bowl.
It’s the kind of meal that tastes like it’s been passed down for generations—simple, filling, and absolutely delicious.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ head green cabbage, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- ½ cup uncooked rice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Sour cream
- Extra black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
2️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics
Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3️⃣ Add the Vegetables
Stir in cabbage and carrots. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.
4️⃣ Build the Soup
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5️⃣ Add Rice
Reduce heat and stir in uncooked rice. Simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice and cabbage are tender.
6️⃣ Serve
Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast
- Pair with a simple green salad
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese for extra flavor
📊 Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~310
- Protein: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Fat: 13g
✨ Pro Tip:
This soup gets even better the next day—the cabbage soaks up all that rich tomato flavor and becomes incredibly tender.