Best 3 Cabbage Roll Soup For A Crowd Recipes

Craving a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for feeding a crowd? Look no further than cabbage roll soup! This classic Eastern European dish is packed with tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and a rich, flavorful broth. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cold winter day or a cozy family gathering.

In this article, you'll find two delicious cabbage roll soup recipes: a traditional version and a lightened-up version made with lean ground turkey and low-sodium broth. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a thick and hearty soup or a lighter, more broth-based one, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love. So gather your ingredients, grab a pot, and let's get started!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CABBAGE ROLL SOUP

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I made up this recipe after having a craving for cabbage rolls but no time to make them. This is a healthy, hearty recipe. So simple to make and can be adjusted to your liking. You can easily double the recipe and freeze leftovers in portions. Serve piping hot with crusty bread or garlic toast.

Provided by Lillian S.

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ cups converted long-grain white rice
3 cups water
1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
1 (20 ounce) jar pasta sauce (such as Ragu®)
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
3 ½ pounds cabbage, cut into bite-size pieces
1 onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Bring converted rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot pan until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
Stir 2 cups water, cooked rice, pasta sauce, tomato soup, cabbage, onion, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce into beef. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer until cabbage is soft and tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.6 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 748.9 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

CABBAGE ROLL SOUP FOR A CROWD

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Everything you would find in a cabbage roll but in a soup, plus bonus - no rolling and tucking! This will feed 8 to 10 people and freezes beautifully. I've cooked the rice separately so that it doesn't absorb the liquid, which is also better for leftovers.

Provided by Bren

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cabbage Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound lean ground pork
2 teaspoons salt, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup red wine
8 cups roughly chopped cabbage, core removed
5 cups tomato puree (passata)
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
11 ounces diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups water
1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce, or to taste

Steps:

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and cook ground beef and pork until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Drain meat in a colander and set aside.
Heat olive oil in the same pot, add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
Pour in red wine and deglaze the pot, scraping off all the browned bits of the bottom. Cook until wine evaporates, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in cabbage and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add browned beef, tomato puree, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat, and simmer until cabbage is soft, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Add lemon juice and brown sugar to the soup and cook for 5 minutes. Spoon 3 tablespoons of rice into the bottom of each bowl and spoon soup mixture over the rice. Add a few drops of Sriracha sauce to each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1135.3 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

CABBAGE ROLL SOUP

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If you love cabbage rolls, this is the soup for you. This recipe makes a very large quantity and freezes very well.

Provided by Annette in Texas

Categories White Rice

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 lbs leanest ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 quarts chicken stock (unsalted)
1 large head of cabbage, chopped
salt
fresh ground pepper
cooked rice (I prefer Jasmine Rice)

Steps:

In a large dutch oven, brown the ground beef very well over med high heat; add the onions and garlic, bell peppers and stir over medium high heat for about a minute.
All at once, add herbs, rotel tomatoes, and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a low boil, then add chicken stock.
Cook medium low for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
Then add the chopped cabbage, cook for 1 hour or until cabbage is very tender, taste before adding salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves.
Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.1, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 56.2, Sodium 644.9, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 21

Tips:

Prep your cabbage leaves properly: Blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. This will make them pliable and easy to roll.
Don't overfill your cabbage rolls: They should be tightly packed, but not so tightly that they burst open during cooking.
Use a variety of vegetables in your filling: This will add flavor and texture to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, and potatoes.
Season your soup well: Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste. Some good options include garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, and thyme.
Let your soup simmer for a while: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. At least 30 minutes, but longer is better.

Conclusion:

Cabbage roll soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a crowd. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that everyone will enjoy.