Grandma’s Best Stuffed Cabbage Soup has all the comforting flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls in an easy one-pot meal. Made with ground beef, tender cabbage, rice, tomatoes, and a rich beef broth, this hearty soup is perfect for chilly days when you’re craving a cozy homemade dinner.
I love making this soup because it gives me all the flavor of homemade stuffed cabbage without spending hours rolling cabbage leaves. It’s one of those recipes that fills the house with an amazing aroma while it cooks, and it’s even better the next day when the flavors have had time to come together.
Why I love This Recipe
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Ground Beef: Lean ground beef works well with less grease to drain.
- Onion & Garlic: Add flavor to the soup base.
- Beef Broth: Use your favorite broth or Better Than Bouillon.
- Tomatoes: Diced and crushed tomatoes create the rich tomato base.
- Cabbage: Green cabbage becomes tender without falling apart.
- Rice: Jasmine or long-grain white rice works well.
- Seasonings: Thyme, salt, and pepper add flavor.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Brown the Beef: Sauté the onion and garlic, then add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
Add the Rice: Stir the rice into the beef mixture.
Add the Soup Ingredients: Stir in the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, cabbage, and seasonings.
Simmer: Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until the cabbage and rice are tender.
Serve: Taste and adjust the salt and pepper before serving.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Cut cabbage evenly: Bite-sized pieces cook evenly and are easier to eat.
- Planning leftovers? Cook the rice separately so it doesn’t absorb all the broth.
- Don’t overcook the cabbage: Cook until tender but not mushy.
- Too thick? Add a little beef broth when reheating
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Grandma’s Best Stuffed Cabbage Soup
This Grandma's Best Stuffed Cabbage Soup has all the comforting flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls in an easy one-pot meal. Made with ground beef, cabbage, rice, tomatoes, and a rich, flavorful broth, it's a hearty soup that's perfect for chilly days, family dinners, and cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 32 oz beef broth
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium sized cabbage chopped about 5 cups
- 1 tbsp thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Instant Pot Dutch oven, sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, until the onion begins to soften.
- Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the rice. I like using jasmine rice, but long-grain white rice also works well.
- Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth (or vegetable broth).
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and seasonings until everything is well combined.
- Cover and bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the cabbage and rice are tender.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
For the best flavor, brown the ground beef before adding the remaining ingredients. I like using jasmine rice, but any long-grain white rice works well. If you're making this soup ahead of time or planning for leftovers, cook the rice separately and add it to each bowl before serving to keep it from absorbing too much of the broth. If the soup thickens after storing, simply stir in a little extra beef broth while reheating until it reaches the consistency you like. This soup tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to come together. 🥣🥬
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 263Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 817mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 6gSugar: 10gProtein: 21g
I love this simple stuffed cabbage soup recipe. Every Friday I get ready for sabbath. I don’t cook the following day. This meal lasts for 2 days and there are leftovers. It’s also a great way of cooking with cabbage which is healthy. It’s quick and easy. Making stuffed cabbage is also an awesome dish. Thank you so much for sharing this gem with your readers. Shalom
Is the rice precooked?
No