Slow Cooker Beef and Cabbage Soup
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Cozy up with a bowl of slow cooker beef and cabbage soup a delicious blend of ground beef, fresh cabbage, and savory tomato broth, packed with veggies and proteins, making it satisfying and nutritious. Serve it up with homemade bread for a comforting meal.
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I love soups, especially when they are hearty and comforting like this slow cooker cabbage beef soup I’m currently obsessed with.
It’s packed with flavor and so simple to make. I love that I can throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and a few hours later dinner is served!
Why I love this recipe
- It takes just 5 minutes, and then I let the slow cooker handle the rest.
- The combination of beef, cabbage, and rice is hearty and fills you up, like our slow cooker beef stew or loaded potato soup.
- It tastes even better the next day, making it great for meal prepping.
Ingredients
- onion
- oregano
- cabbage
- tomatoes
- tomato sauce
- salt
- pepper
- beef broth
- rice
- ground beef
Step by step
- Dice the onion and chop the cabbage.
- In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef with the diced onion and oregano over medium-high heat until the meat is browned. Drain if necessary.
- In a crockpot, combine the cabbage, cooked meat, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper, and pour in the beef broth. Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 5 hours.
- About 30 minutes before the soup is finished cooking, prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- Add the cooked rice, and stir. Serve hot, and enjoy!
Tips for best results
- Use lean ground beef (93/7) ensures a rich flavor without excess grease.
- Make sure the cabbage and onion are chopped uniformly for even cooking.
- Do not lift the slow cooker lid while cooking, keep it shut the entire time.
- You can cook the rice ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until ready to stir into the soup. If you do this allow it to sit in the soup 10 minutes or so before serving to warm up or warm in the microwave before stirring it in.
Variations
Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
You can also add extra veggies such as carrots or bell peppers to increase the nutritional value and enhance the flavor. If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
Serving suggestions
- crusty Dutch oven bread, Texas toast, or garlic bread is perfect for dipping into the soup
- a side of roasted vegetables like carrots, Brussels sprouts, or butternut squash adds some extra nutrition and flavor
- cheesy mashed potatoes can complement the savory soup, making the meal even more comforting
Storage
Store leftover slow cooker cabbage soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This soup freezes well also. Store in a freezer-safe container (affiliate link) for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.
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Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Cozy up with a bowl of slow cooker beef and cabbage soup a delicious blend of ground beef, fresh cabbage, and savory tomato broth, packed with veggies and proteins, making it satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef, use 93/7 and you won’t need to drain any grease
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3 cups cabbage, chopped
- 14.5 oz can tomatoes, diced
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 32 ounces beef broth
- 3 cups minute rice, cooked
Instructions
- Dice the onion and chop the cabbage.
- In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef with the diced onion and oregano over medium heat, breaking the meat up as you cook it, until the meat is browned. Drain if necessary.
- In a crockpot, combine the cabbage, cooked meat, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper, and pour in the beef broth. Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 5 hours.
- About 30 minutes before the soup is finished cooking cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Add the cooked rice to the soup and stir. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 257
- Sugar: 4.9 g
- Sodium: 602.3 mg
- Fat: 2.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.3 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 22.1 g
- Cholesterol: 45.2 mg
