I truly love cabbage rolls. They’re healthy and satisfying, but they require a lot of work. This soup gives all the flavor and nutrition of a delicious cabbage roll without the tedious prep. That makes it the perfect antidote for cold winter days in between bouts of rich holiday feasting.

Cabbage Roll Soup

Recipe from Delish

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced into rounds
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes (or fresh)
  • 6 cups chopped cabbage (about 1 lb.)
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. sweet paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus more for serving

Directions:

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add beef, onion, and carrot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up beef with a wooden spoon, until beef is cooked through and vegetables are just tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  2. Add tomatoes, cabbage, broth, rice, Worcestershire, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, and 1 c. water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice and veggies are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in parsley.
  3. Divide soup among bowls. Top with more parsley.

Recipe Tips:

  • Simmer – don’t boil: This soup is quick enough as it is. Don’t attempt to speed things up by cooking it at a boil. You’ll only overcook the cabbage and perfume your kitchen with a vaguely sulfurous odor.
  • Cabbage roll soup toppings: I like to serve this soup with a toppings bar alongside. Start with something creamy, like sour cream or Greek yogurt, and something cheesy, like grated cheddar or Swiss. Then include an herb like parsley, dill, or cilantro. Lastly, add a spicy option like pickled jalapeños.

Storage: If you have any left over, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Check out our recipe archive for more delicious soup recipes for cold winter weather.

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