Cabbage Roll Soup

This easy cabbage roll soup recipe is perfect for when you want cabbage rolls without all the work.

You won’t need to stuff any cabbage leaves at all!

This soup is tasty comfort food you and your family will love!

Full of flavor and pairs well with many different foods that your family can choose from.

Cabbage Roll Soup is a quick and easy meal the entire family will love.

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Why I love Cabbage Roll Soup?

• It warms your body and soul on a cold day.
• This soup has all the yummy flavors of cabbage rolls without the work of rolling the cabbage.
• It is extremely nutritious with vitamins and minerals in abundance, plus it is a welcome food on healthy diet plans like WeightWatchers.

Is it better to freeze or boil cabbage for cabbage rolls?

When boiling cabbage for blanching, and taking off a few leaves at a time, you could suffer burns. Freezing cabbage is better because it is safer. For cabbage roll soup, you can chop the cabbage without blanching and removing leaves.

Why is the meat in my cabbage roll soup hard?

The meat may have been overcooked. Overcooked meat drains juices and moisture, resulting in hard or tough meat.

Why is my cabbage soup bitter?

Cabbage contains a natural compound that makes it slightly bitter. You can make it much less so by soaking the chopped cabbage in water for half an hour and draining it well. Another option instead is adding a small amount of lemon or sugar.

How to serve Cabbage Roll Soup?

Since cabbage roll soup is full of good things already, the best way to serve it is with some crusty warm rolls or fresh bread. 

Cooking Tips:

• Preshredding the cabbage makes for an easy cabbage soup recipe.
• You can even buy pre-shredded cabbage.
• Don’t turn the heat too high on the stove or the liquid will boil away.
• Stir gently occasionally to get all the components and flavors to meld together.

Variations:

Most cabbage roll soup is in a traditional tomato-type based broth. You can experiment with other kinds and you can also add other vegetables. Got a busy day? Make an easy cabbage roll soup recipe in a slow cooker.

Ingredients:

• Long grain rice
• Water
• Ground beef
• Water
• Pasta sauce
• Tomato soup
• Cabbage
• Onion

• Himalayan pink salt
• A dash of hot sauce

How to create Cabbage Roll Soup at Home:

Step 1: Bring 3 cups of water and your converted long-grain rice to a boil in a large saucepan.

Step 2: Once it starts to boil, turn the temperature down to medium-low temp, cover the pot, and simmer the rice for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed.

Step 3: Heat up a separate large soup pot on the stove over medium-high heat.

Step 4: Add in crumbled ground beef and cook until all meat is browned. Drain the excess grease from the pan and set aside.

Step 5: Stir in your additional 2 cups of water, your converted long grain cooked rice, pasta sauce, tomato soup, chopped onion, Himalayan pink salt, black pepper, and hot sauce into your browned beef.

Step 6: Bring all ingredients to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low temperature. Cover and simmer till all cabbage is tender for about 20-25 minutes.

Serve immediately, and ENJOY!

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How to Store Cabbage Roll Soup?

The leftover cabbage roll soup can be stored tightly covered in a refrigerator within two hours of the meal.

How to reheat Cabbage Roll Soup?

Let frozen soup thaw out in the refrigerator. Reheat the soup in a crock pot on low or a low heat pot. You can also reheat it in a microwave-safe container.

How much does Cabbage Roll Soup last on the fridge?

It will last up to four or five days in the fridge safely.

Can I make ahead Cabbage Roll Soup?

Absolutely! To cut cooking time, chop the cabbage and vegetables ahead of time. Additionally, you can make this entire easy cabbage roll recipe, then store it in the refrigerator, reheating it as needed.

Related Recipes You Might Enjoy:

Cabbage Roll Casserole – No need for the time-consuming roll-and-stuff method with this flavorful casserole

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls – Another delicious and appetizing way to enjoy the  healthy cabbage roll flavor with no work

Polish Kielbasa and Cabbage Soup – An amazing soup combining Polish Kielbasa and cabbage for stick to the ribs’ deliciousness.