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Bowl of stuffed cabbage soup garnished with herbs and vegetables

Stuffed Cabbage Soup

A hearty and comforting soup that captures the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls in a simplified, warm bowl.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Comfort Food, Eastern European
Servings 8 bowls
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Stock Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Ladle
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Olive or Avocado Oil
  • 1.5 pounds Ground Beef 85% lean preferred.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 small Head of Cabbage Cored and coarsely chopped (or 2 bags of pre-shredded coleslaw).
  • 1 28 ounce Can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 6 cups Beef Stock or Broth
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp Dried Dill Or Italian seasoning.
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • Dash Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Uncooked Rice

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add chopped cabbage, crushed tomatoes, beef stock, bay leaf, dill, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes.
  • Stir in uncooked rice and simmer for another 30 minutes until the rice is cooked and has absorbed flavors.
  • If the soup is too thick, thin it with V8 juice or water as needed.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

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Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Keyword Comforting Meal, Hearty Soup, Stuffed Cabbage Soup, Vegetable Soup