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February 11, 2021 By Nancylynn 21 Comments

Cabbage Roll Soup

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This 21 Day Fix Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup is so quick and easy to make in your Instant Pot or Stovetop!  Using a lean protein of your choice, fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and fresh cabbage, you can get all the yummy flavors of stuffed cabbage, with much less effort! This post contains affiliate links for products I am obsessed with.

Two white bowls filled with soup are on a white surface.

This post was originally published in February of 2016, but is being republished with pretty new photos and Instant Pot directions!

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

Guys – I really think this recipe for unstuffed cabbage roll soup is a hidden gem on my blog. Itโ€™s flavorful, good for you, quick, and so hearty and filling. I was inspired to create this soup because as much as I like stuffed cabbage, I love the idea of unstuffed cabbage. If you’ve ever enjoyed a good cabbage roll, you’re going to be obsessed with this easy cabbage roll soup!

When the weather outside is crazy cold (which is basically all the time right now) I turn to this soup for comfort. I love that it’s super quick, low carb, and chock full of veggie goodness. 

Two spoons are placed between bowls of cabbage soup.

Health Benefits of Cabbage

  • Cabbage is jam packed with nutrients! Just to name a few – Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate and Manganese are all in a head of cabbage. 
  • You know what else is found in cabbage? Antioxidants! Say goodbye to inflammation.
  • Cabbage is also a great source of fiber, which is fantastic for your digestive system.

The ingredients for cabbage soup are placed on a white surface.

Ingredients for Healthy Cabbage Roll Soup

  • grass fed lean ground sirloin – While sirloin is my favorite to use in this recipe, you can also use lean chicken sausage instead or ground chicken/turkey instead.
  • onion – I use chopped white onion in my soup, but red or yellow onion works too. 
  • cabbage – When you pick your cabbage at the grocery store, reach for one that has firm leaves. If the leaves have begun to shrivel or change color from green to yellow, that cabbage is going bad.
  • chicken broth or stock – As always, organic and low sodium is the way to go!
  • pepper – Freshly ground black pepper adds the perfect amount of flavor. 
  • Himalayan salt – Be careful – a little goes a very long way with this already flavorful soup recipe.
  • oregano – Personally, I don’t think any soup recipe is complete without a dash of this herb!
  • diced tomatoes – I’ve found that using a can of fire roasted tomatoes gives this soup the BEST flavor. 
  • tomato sauce – You only need one small can of this ingredient to thicken the soup to perfection. 
  • garlic – I use 2 cloves, but if you’re a huge garlic lover, feel free to add more!
  • fresh basil – Fresh basil leaves will provide way more flavor than dried!
  • shredded Monterey Jack cheese – Best. Topping. EVER!
  • cooking spray – Any spray will do! I use avocado spray. 

Raw ingredients for the soup are placed in a large white pot.

How to Make Delicious Stovetop Cabbage Soup

1. In a large soup pot, brown the beef on medium high heat.

2. Stir in the chopped onions and cook until they’re translucent and the beef is cooked through. Then, add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Drain and discard the fat.

A large white pot contains the stirred ingredients for cabbage roll soup.

3. Add the cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and dried spices and bring to a boil. Next, reduce the heat and cover for 30 minutes. Simmer the soup until the cabbage is tender. 

A ladle is holding a large portion of soup over the full pot.

4. Garnish with fresh basil and top with cheese, if desired. Enjoy!

Two bowls of soup are placed next to small bowls of cheese and parsley.

Is there a way I can make this in my Instant Pot?

Absolutely! Just jump to the instructions at the bottom of this post for the easy to follow Instant Pot steps. It’s even easier than the traditional stovetop method!

How long will this cabbage soup stay fresh?

In an airtight container in the fridge, this delicious soup will stay fresh for up to 3 days. The best part? It actually reheats wonderfully in the microwave, making this the perfect lunch for the next day!

I also love freezing this soup in my Souper Cubes for a no-yellow lunch or dinner option!

A bowl of cabbage roll soup is garnished with melted cheese in a white bowl.

Lately, I just can’t get enough soup. Here are more of my tried and true tasty soup recipes!

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cheeseburger Soup

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Loaded Potato and Cauliflower Soup

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Two spoons are placed between bowls of cabbage soup.

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Nancylynn Sicilia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American
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This 21 Day Fix Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup is so quick and easy to make in your Instant Pot or Stovetop!ย  Using a lean protein of your choice, fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and fresh cabbage, you can get all the yummy flavors of stuffed cabbage, with much less effort!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb grass fed lean ground sirloin, lean chicken sausage, or ground chicken | turkey
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 large or 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
  • 3 cups low sodium organic chicken broth or stock
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (I used fire roasted)
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • fresh basil
  • shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese (optional topping)
  • cooking spray

Instructions

Stovetop:

  1. In a large soup pot, brown beef on medium high heat.
  2. Stir in chopped onions and cook until onions are translucent and beef is cooked through. Add garlic and cook an additional minute. Drain and discard fat.
  3. Add cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and dried spices and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover for 30 minutes. Simmer until cabbage is tender.
  4. Garnish with fresh basil and top with cheese, if desired!

Instant Pot:

  1. Set pot to saute, spray with cooking spray, then brown beef.
  2. Stir in chopped onions and cook until onions are translucent and beef is cooked through. Add garlic and cook an additional minute. Drain and discard fat.
  3. Add cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and dried spices. Cover and lock IP. Set to manual for ten minutes. After cook time is up, do a 10 minute natural release (if you have the time), then quick release the rest of the pressure.
  4. Garnish with fresh basil and top with cheese, if desired!

Notes

Makes 4 servings

21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 2 GREEN, Optional BLUE topping (I used 1/2 BLUE) per serving

WW: Green, Blue, & Purple 3 points plus optional cheese (per serving) [Calculated using 95% lean ground beef]


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Keywords: soup, cabbage, low-cal, low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free, beef, high protein

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Comments

  1. Kelley Joss says

    February 16, 2016 at 12:21 am

    I love 2 green recipes! Can’t wait to try it!!

    Reply
  2. Jill says

    April 21, 2016 at 12:59 am

    I though tomatoes were considered a purple???

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      April 21, 2016 at 1:50 am

      They are green! Yay!

      Reply
  3. nancy says

    March 21, 2017 at 1:34 am

    can you do this recipe in an instant pot???

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      March 22, 2017 at 1:46 am

      Yes! Just saute your meat in the pot, the add the onions and garlic and saute a bit more. Add the remaining ingredients and turn to manual for 12 minutes. Quick release!

      Reply
  4. Anna says

    April 3, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    How much tomato sauce?

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    • Nancylynn says

      April 3, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      One small can.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 3, 2017 at 7:31 pm

        Thank you! I cannot wait to make this tonight.

        Reply
        • Nancylynn says

          April 3, 2017 at 7:52 pm

          Let me know what you think!! You are so welcome!!

          Reply
  5. Erika says

    January 12, 2018 at 4:50 am

    How many servings does this recipe make? (pretty please!)

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 12, 2018 at 4:51 am

      4 servings – 1 1/2 each ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Erika says

        January 15, 2018 at 11:03 pm

        thanks so much! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
        • Nancylynn says

          January 16, 2018 at 12:15 am

          So welcome!!

          Reply
  6. Erika says

    January 15, 2018 at 11:00 pm

    thanks so much! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    January 13, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Can you make this in a crock pot?

    Reply
  8. Jocelyn says

    June 22, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    I cannot get enough of this recipe. It’s so tasty, and convenient and easy for me to take for lunch. Thanks so much!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      June 22, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      Ahhh!! Thank you SO much, Jocelyn!! You made my day!! ๐Ÿ’•

      Reply
  9. Amy says

    May 21, 2020 at 5:25 pm

    I love this soup!! Is it freezer friendly?

    Reply
  10. Carol says

    February 18, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    I used chicken sausage as my protein and let me tell you….. it was a HUGE hit with my family! This meal was delicious and satisfying! Thank you Nancy! Your recipes have greatly contributed to our healthy eating resolutions. We appreciate all you do! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      March 1, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      Thank you soooo much! This is everything!

      Reply

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