A cozy classic guests ask for again and again
This slow cooker soup has everything people love about old-fashioned cabbage rolls — savory beef, tender cabbage, tomatoes, and rice — without the rolling, stuffing, or fuss. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Serves: 6–8
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80–90% lean)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
4 cups chopped green cabbage (about ½ a medium head)
1 medium carrot, diced (optional, for sweetness)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
4 cups beef broth (or enough to just cover ingredients)
½ cup uncooked white rice
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
1–1½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1–2 tsp brown sugar (optional, balances the tomatoes)
1 bay leaf
For serving (optional):
Chopped fresh parsley, sour cream, crusty bread or cornbread
Instructions
1. Brown the beef (important for flavor)
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is soft, about 6–8 minutes.
