Easy Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup

Name: Easy Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chopped cabbage; 1 cup shredded carrots; 4 cups beef broth; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups cooked white rice

Enjoy all the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without any of the tedious rolling.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 30, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

6 hours

Total

6 hours 15 minutes

Serves

If you love the taste of stuffed cabbage rolls but dread the time it takes to roll them individually, this recipe is a lifesaver. It captures that classic mix of savory beef, tender cabbage, and tomato broth in one easy pot. It is perfect for those busy days when you want a warm dinner waiting for you when you walk through the door.

This soup is hearty enough to serve as a complete meal on its own. It is also very flexible, so feel free to toss in extra vegetables or swap the beef for ground turkey if you prefer. Just remember to add your cooked rice at the very end to keep the texture perfect.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
4 cups beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked white rice

6Instructions

1
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook and crumble until it is browned, then add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft and the beef is fully cooked.
2
Transfer the beef mixture into a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
3
Add the chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
4
Stir everything together until well combined.
5
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours.
6
Once the cooking time is complete, stir in the cooked rice. Taste the soup and add extra salt or pepper if you like before serving.

Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze this soup in a sealed container for up to 3 months, just be sure to let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating it on the stove.

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