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Cabbage Roll Soup

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Updated July 27, 2023

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SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 7 Hr 6 Min

You're going to want to pick the coziest spot in the house to enjoy this Cabbage Roll Soup. That's 'cause this beefy and low-fat cabbage soup delivers so much comfort and heartiness, it deserves to be eaten in a comfy-cozy setting.

What You'll Need

1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups roughly chopped cabbage
2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked rice

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What to Do

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute beef, onion, and garlic 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.
In a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, place remaining ingredients except rice. Add meat mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours. During the last 15 minutes, stir in rice.

Tailored to Your Tastes

This is a great recipe when the leaves begin to change and the fall season rolls in. We love that it's easy to make and full of hearty flavor that will warm you from the inside out. One of our favorite things about soups, is they're often versatile and easy to change-up to keep them fresh, or tailored to your tastes.
For more cabbage recipes, make our "Unstuffed" Stuffed Cabbage Casserole or Our Favorite Cabbage Stir-Fry!
Want more soup? Make our Baked Potato Soup, or our Chicken & Veggie Stew.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 179
Calories from Fat 30
Total Fat 3.3g 5 %
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
Protein 16g 31 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 35mg 12 %
Sodium 248mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 23g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 5.2g 21 %
Sugars 11g 0 %

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mzlolabelle19 2976610

Mar 28, 2021

Can I substitute kidney beans instead of rice

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Test Kitchen Team

Mar 30, 2021

Yes, kidney beans can be substituted for rice in cabbage soup. We would add in beginning of recipe, not 15 minutes before end of cooking like rice. Hope this helps!

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luck1293 1844011

Nov 30, 2018

This sounds very good, but 1/2 a cup is just a tease.

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talbort 5472633

Jan 08, 2018

No one ever got back to me with my ? so I will make it my way.

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Test Kitchen Team

Jan 09, 2018

Hi there! Sorry we missed your question. This recipe can be simmered on a stove top for about 1 hour or until the cabbage is tender. Happy cooking! :D

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talbort 5472633

Dec 20, 2017

Hi. I don't have a slow cooker. OK to make on top of the stove? Thanks Merry Christmas!

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chevy6653 3614267

Sep 27, 2017

FABULOUS

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Lulu6

Jul 05, 2017

I made this a few weeks ago and LOVED it! I'm single so it's difficult for me to cook large batches and want to eat it over and over again. This freezes really well too. I didn't add the water, so it was more like stew. Also I used a tiny bit of stevia instead of the brown sugar and used a precooked packet of brown rice with lentils. I don't take insulin or pills and had no sugar spikes with this. Very filling and makes loads. Its my go-to now for when I'd like that comforting 'full' feeling. Thanks!

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sharrell1075 4522970

Apr 30, 2017

I don't think I have ever eaten cabbage rolls before. The soup sounds great and easier to make than the cabbage rolls. I think I would leave out the lemon juice and brown sugar. I believe eating one cup for a serving would be ok since that would be your meal. Also leaving out the brown sugar would cut out some of the carbs and sugar.

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lorilancaster60 0336802

Feb 19, 2017

Made this today, it is very tasty. Will make again

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Iron Skillet Dan

Jan 21, 2017

I made this yesterday and will be making it again. I went back for a second bowl at supper. It is easy to make and tastes great. I am not diabetic so I added a little more rice than called for. I also added a diced poblano pepper for a little heat.

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dlcampbell 9126672

Jan 12, 2017

In what universe is a serving size for soup 1/2 a cup?

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Test Kitchen Team

Jan 16, 2017

Hi there! The American Diabetes Association recommends smaller portion sizes for foods that are considered starchy (such as rice), which is why we've made the portion size on this recipe a little smaller. You can read more about it here: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/weight-loss/food-and-portion-size.html?loc=logo However, you can adjust the portion size to suit your needs. Thank you!

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sweetrose46 2500098

Jan 10, 2017

If you don't want to use regular rice, you can always try using Cauliflower rice. That would help to make the carbs even lower.

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skn22749 6382075

Jan 09, 2017

Rice for a diabetic? ??

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Test Kitchen Team

Jan 10, 2017

Hi there! While this recipe may be on the higher end of the limits for a diabetic diet, it does fall within the guidelines as set by the American Diabetes Association. All of our recipes meet the standards set by the American Diabetes Association to be considered "diabetic-friendly." We recognize that not every person has the same dietary needs and this recipe can be enjoyed in moderation, especially if healthy choices are made throughout the day. We also provide complete Nutritional Information for every recipe (after the instructions) to help you determine if it fits into your diabetic diet. We recommend always speaking with your doctor or nutritionist first to determine what can be included in your meal plan or not. For those who can fit this recipe into their meal plan, we know they will find it as tasty and satisfying as we did when we created it. Thank you for your question!

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cwozniel 2555414

Nov 06, 2016

Made for husband because he loves cabbage rolls and gets them rarely. Didn't think I would like but, had 2 helpings as, it was dlicious! Will be making again!!

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lynb27

Mar 15, 2016

I love this. I forgot to put the rice in and didn't even realize it until I was giving my sis the recipe. It is good both ways. Love that I can do this in my slow cooker and come home to a nice hot dinner.