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Bowl of Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup with ground beef and fresh vegetables

Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup

A cozy and hearty soup that captures the comforting flavors of cabbage rolls without the fuss of rolling them. Perfect for busy days!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef lean ground beef is preferable, can drain excess fat.
  • 1 medium green cabbage chopped into bite-size pieces.
  • 1 medium onion chopped.
  • 3 cloves garlic minced.
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth can use low sodium.
  • 1 cup white rice can be uncooked or cooked depending on timing.
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar optional, helps balance tomatoes.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet with chopped onion. Add garlic for the last 30 seconds so it doesn't burn. Drain extra grease if needed.
  2. Add the cooked beef and onion mixture to your slow cooker.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
  4. Add chopped cabbage, seasonings, and the brown sugar if desired.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for about 3 to 4 hours until the cabbage is tender.
  2. Add rice near the end: stir in uncooked rice for the last 30 to 45 minutes or add cooked rice in the last 10 to 15 minutes just to warm through.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

If the soup thickens too much as it sits, add a splash more broth when reheating. Keep rice separate if possible to maintain texture.