Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe
This Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that captures the classic flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the hassle of rolling. Made with ground beef, cabbage, and a savory blend of tomatoes and spices, this recipe is perfect for a cozy meal and easy to prepare in your slow cooker.
- Author: Isabella
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrot
Tomatoes and Broth
- 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
Seasonings and Rice
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- ½ cup uncooked Minute brand rice
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Brown the beef and sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Transfer the cooked beef, onion, and garlic mixture to the slow cooker. Add the diced red bell pepper, chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Do not add the rice yet.
- Mix everything together: Stir all the ingredients in the slow cooker well to combine evenly.
- Cook on low heat: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften.
- Add rice and finish cooking: After 6 hours, stir in the uncooked Minute rice, cover again, and cook for an additional 45 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the cabbage roll soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Minute rice is recommended for quick cooking; otherwise, adjust cooking times if using regular rice.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day after flavors have melded more.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Keywords: Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup, Cabbage Roll Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Ground Beef Soup, Hearty Soup