Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe

4.64 from 44 votes

This Crockpot cabbage roll soup is sure to warm you from the inside out. So effortless to make, it's perfect for those chilly evenings.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time20

Cook Time5

Total Time5 20

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Sauté the bacon and onion in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Once cooked, transfer the bacon and onion to the crockpot and drain the grease from the cooking pan.
1 pound thick-cut bacon, 1 onion
Add the ground beef to the same skillet and cook until no pink remains. Transfer the cooked ground beef to the crockpot.
1 pound lean ground beef
Add all of the remaining ingredients to the crockpot, stir, and place the bay leaves last on top.
1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 cup chopped carrots, 5 cups chopped cabbage, 28 ounces diced fire roasted tomatoes, 16 ounces tomato sauce, 6-8 cups low-sodium beef broth, ¾ cup dry long-grain rice, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika, ¾ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried marjoram, 2 bay leaves
Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
Remove the bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, top with Parmesan, and serve.
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

If you are in a real hurry, you can add the beef and onions straight into the Crockpot. Only do this in a pinch, though, as the browning really adds flavor.

Once made, you can keep the soup in the Crockpot on the "warm" setting for up to 2 hours.

To make this soup on the stove, follow the recipe as written, using a large pot instead of a crockpot. Bring the soup to a boil in step 3, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the vegetables are tender.

Storage: Store soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.