Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup (Easy and Low-Carb)
This hearty unstuffed cabbage roll soup has all the classic cabbage-roll flavor without the work. It’s low carb, simple to make, and perfect for busy nights. Make it in the Instant Pot, Crockpot, or on the stovetop for an easy, comforting meal your whole family will love.
Servings: 9
Calories: 217kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 of a small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 lbs 80/20 ground beef
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup Bragg's Aminos
- 1 small/medium cabbage chopped
- 3 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
Instant Pot Method (My personal favorite for busy nights)
- Brown the beef: Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is nicely browned (browning adds richer flavor), then drain excess grease.
- Add remaining ingredients: Return the beef mixture to the pot and stir in broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, aminos, cabbage, Worcestershire, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pressure cook: Lock the lid, turn off Sauté, press the Soup button, and set to 15 minutes.
- Release: Once the cycle is complete, do a quick release. I always place a dish towel over the valve to safely control the steam.
- Serve: Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed — cabbage absorbs salt as it cooks.
Crockpot Method (Best for set-it-and-forget-it days)
- Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic on the stovetop; drain well.
- Add the cooked beef and all remaining ingredients to the Crockpot.
- Cook 3–4 hours on high or 6–7 hours on low, until cabbage is soft and flavors are blended.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Stovetop Method (Simple + reliable)
- In a large stockpot, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic; drain.
- Add in broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, aminos, cabbage, Worcestershire, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the soup has thickened slightly.
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Notes
Notes
- For a thicker, more “stuffed cabbage roll” feel, simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
- Add cauliflower rice if you miss the rice found in traditional cabbage rolls.
- This soup makes excellent leftovers. The flavors deepen overnight.
- Adjust salt at the end; cabbage absorbs seasoning as it cooks.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.4g | Protein: 15.6g | Fat: 14.8g | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 2.1g
