Hearty Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup

Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe

Overview:

Enjoy the comforting flavors of cabbage rolls in this hearty Cabbage Roll Soup recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. It’s perfect for a satisfying one-dish meal that’s low in cholesterol and packed with wholesome ingredients like rice, meat, and vegetables.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
• Servings: 10
• Calories per serving: 189.5
• Rating: 3.5 stars (from 2 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 3 1/2 cups chopped green cabbage
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 3 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 2/3 cup converted rice (or any medium-grain rice)

Instructions:

1. Brown the Meat:

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   • In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat well.

2. Prepare the Slow Cooker:

   • Transfer the browned meat to a 4-quart electric slow cooker.
   • Add the water, chopped cabbage, diced carrots, celery, chopped onion, dried dill, dried oregano, dried basil, pepper, salt, and diced tomatoes into the slow cooker with the meat.

3. Slow Cook:

   • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

4. Add Rice:

   • After 8 hours, increase the heat setting to high.
   • Stir in the converted rice (or medium-grain rice of your choice) into the soup mixture.

5. Finish Cooking:

   • Cover the slow cooker again and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high heat, or until the rice is tender and cooked through.

6. Serve:

   • Once the rice is tender, the soup is ready to serve. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

• Calories: 189.5
• Total Fat: 9.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
• Cholesterol: 32.2mg
• Sodium: 636.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 14.5g
  • Fiber: 2.1g
  • Sugar: 3.7g
• Protein: 11.9g

Tips for Serving:

• Garnish Options: Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley or a dollop of sour cream for added flavor.
• Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
• Reheating: Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.

Enjoy Your Cabbage Roll Soup!

This soup is not only delicious and comforting but also nutritious with its balanced mix of vegetables, rice, and lean meat. It’s a perfect choice for a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week ahead. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying meal.