Hearty Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Name: Hearty Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 head green cabbage, chopped; 1 can diced tomatoes, 15 ounces; 6 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup long grain white rice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil

This comforting bowl of soup tastes just like a traditional stuffed cabbage roll without all the extra work.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 10, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about a warm bowl of soup that tastes like a home cooked meal from childhood. This recipe gives you all the savory flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls but keeps things simple by simmering everything together in one pot.

People love this dish because it is filling and freezes perfectly for busy weeknights. My best tip is to let the rice cook right in the broth, as it soaks up all those delicious seasonings as it softens.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 head green cabbage, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes, 15 ounces
6 cups beef broth
1/2 cup long grain white rice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the Italian sausage and onion to the pot. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is soft.
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
4
Add the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot.
5
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
6
Stir in the rice, then turn the heat down to low.
7
Cover the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cabbage is soft.
8
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed before serving hot.

💡 Tips

Serve this soup with a thick slice of crusty bread for dipping. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Note that the rice will continue to absorb liquid, so you may need to add a splash of extra broth when reheating.

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