Description
A hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup recipe that captures all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the hassle. Packed with ground beef, cabbage, carrots, and a flavorful broth, this soup is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 lb ground beef (lean preferred)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups green cabbage (chopped)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz, with juice)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- ¼ cup white rice (uncooked)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the beef, onion, and garlic to a slow cooker. Add chopped cabbage and sliced carrots.
- Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), and tomato sauce.
- Season and Cook: Stir in uncooked rice, brown sugar, Worcestershire, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf. Mix everything together well. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Final Touches: Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cabbage Roll Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Comfort Food Recipe
