By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 16, 2022
It’s time to get warm and cozy with this delicious Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup recipe. Made with ground beef, rice, and lots of fresh veggies, this tomato-based soup is seasoned with flavorful herbs and spices. Cooked in the slow cooker, this is one effortless recipe!
Why We Love This Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe
If you are a fan of stuffed cabbage rolls , you are going to fall head over heels for this Crockpot cabbage roll soup recipe! Hearty, healthy, and filling, it’s so easy to make this soup from scratch in the slow cooker. Loaded with ground beef and fresh veggies, set it to cook earlier in the day and have a delicious dinner waiting for you.
- Healthy. This is a great well-balanced meal with good amounts of protein and carbs as well as lots of vitamins and minerals from all the veggies. One serving is around 400 calories.
- One Pot. All cooked right in the slow cooker, even the clean-up is a breeze!
- Make Ahead : Once made, this soup has a good shelf life and is easily reheated. It’s freezer-friendly too!
Variations on Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup
Instead of ground beef, use an equal amount of ground chicken, turkey, or spicy Italian sausage.
How to Store and Reheat
This crockpot cabbage roll soup will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and is easily reheated quickly on the stovetop.
How to Freeze
Crockpot cabbage roll soup freezes wonderfully! Store in airtight containers in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
This Crockpot cabbage roll soup is a really hearty and filling meal by itself. If you are extra hungry, serve it with Cornbread , Garlic Bread , Homemade Dinner Rolls , or a Caprese Salad . However you decide to serve it, one thing is for sure, this is sure to fill and satisfy hungry tummies
Notes from the Test Kitchen
- If you are in a real hurry, you can add the beef and onions straight into the Crockpot. Only do this in a pinch, though, as the browning really adds flavor.
- Once made, you can keep the soup in the Crockpot on the “warm” setting for up to 2 hours.
- To make this soup on the stove, follow the recipe as written, using a large pot instead of a crockpot. Bring the soup to a boil in step 3, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
5-Star Review
“This is the best soup ever!” -Nikki D.
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- ▢ 1 pound thick-cut bacon diced
- ▢ 1 onion diced
- ▢ 1 pound lean ground beef
- ▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ▢ 1 cup chopped carrots
- ▢ 5 cups chopped cabbage
- ▢ 28 ounces diced fire roasted tomatoes (1 can)
- ▢ 16 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
- ▢ 6-8 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ▢ ¾ cup dry long-grain rice
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ▢ ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- ▢ ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ▢ 2 bay leaves
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ▢ Freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
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Instructions
- Sauté the bacon and onion in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Once cooked, transfer the bacon and onion to the crockpot and drain the grease from the cooking pan. 1 pound thick-cut bacon, 1 onion
- Add the ground beef to the same skillet and cook until no pink remains. Transfer the cooked ground beef to the crockpot. 1 pound lean ground beef
- Add all of the remaining ingredients to the crockpot, stir, and place the bay leaves last on top. 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 cup chopped carrots, 5 cups chopped cabbage, 28 ounces diced fire roasted tomatoes, 16 ounces tomato sauce, 6-8 cups low-sodium beef broth, ¾ cup dry long-grain rice, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika, ¾ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried marjoram, 2 bay leaves
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
- Remove the bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, top with Parmesan, and serve. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- If you are in a real hurry, you can add the beef and onions straight into the Crockpot. Only do this in a pinch, though, as the browning really adds flavor.
- Once made, you can keep the soup in the Crockpot on the “warm” setting for up to 2 hours.
- To make this soup on the stove, follow the recipe as written, using a large pot instead of a crockpot. Bring the soup to a boil in step 3, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup Step by Step
Cook the Bacon and Onion: Sauté 1 pound of diced thick-cut bacon and 1 dicws onion in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Once cooked, transfer the bacon and onion to the crockpot and drain the grease from the cooking pan.
Cook the Beef: Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the same skillet and cook until no pink remains. Transfer the cooked ground beef to the crockpot.
Add the Veggies: Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 cup of chopped carrots, 5 cups of chopped cabbage, 28 ounces (1 can) of diced fire roasted tomatoes, 16 ounces (1 can) of tomato sauce, 6-8 cups of low-sodium beef broth, ¾ cup of dry long-grain rice, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1½ teaspoons of smoked paprika, ¾ teaspoon of dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon of dried marjoram to the crockpot, stir, and place 2 bay leaves last on top.
Cook and Serve: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. Remove the bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, top with Parmesan, and serve.
More Crockpot Beef Soup Recipes To Try
- Crockpot Beef Stew
- Crockpot Taco Soup
- Slow Cooker Witches Brew Stew
Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon diced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 5 cups chopped cabbage
- 28 ounces diced fire roasted tomatoes (1 can)
- 16 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
- 6-8 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ¾ cup dry long-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- 2 bay leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the bacon and onion in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Once cooked, transfer the bacon and onion to the crockpot and drain the grease from the cooking pan. 1 pound thick-cut bacon, 1 onion
- Add the ground beef to the same skillet and cook until no pink remains. Transfer the cooked ground beef to the crockpot. 1 pound lean ground beef
- Add all of the remaining ingredients to the crockpot, stir, and place the bay leaves last on top. 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 cup chopped carrots, 5 cups chopped cabbage, 28 ounces diced fire roasted tomatoes, 16 ounces tomato sauce, 6-8 cups low-sodium beef broth, ¾ cup dry long-grain rice, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika, ¾ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried marjoram, 2 bay leaves
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
- Remove the bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, top with Parmesan, and serve. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Video
Notes
- If you are in a real hurry, you can add the beef and onions straight into the Crockpot. Only do this in a pinch, though, as the browning really adds flavor.
- Once made, you can keep the soup in the Crockpot on the “warm” setting for up to 2 hours.
- To make this soup on the stove, follow the recipe as written, using a large pot instead of a crockpot. Bring the soup to a boil in step 3, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
