Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup for a Crowd
Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup for a Crowd captures the cozy essence of stuffed cabbage in a rich, tomato-forward broth with tender cabbage, savory beef and pork, and a gentle kick of heat. Balanced with hints of Worcestershire, herbs, and a touch of brown sugar and lemon, it’s both comforting and vibrant. Serve this big-batch soup for family dinners, potlucks, or chilly nights when you want something deeply satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup for a Crowd, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a large pot over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef and pork until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Drain the meat in a colander and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, heat the olive oil, add the onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
- 3
Pour in the red wine and deglaze the pot, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom. Cook until the wine evaporates, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cabbage and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the 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 the heat, and simmer until the cabbage is soft, about 45 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring the water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 5
Stir the lemon juice and brown sugar into the soup and cook for 5 minutes. Place 3 tablespoons of rice in the bottom of each bowl and ladle the soup mixture over the rice. Add a few drops of Sriracha sauce to each bowl.
- Calories 387.73 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 18.31 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 42.81 g 16%
- Total Fat 16.69 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 5.92 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.16 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 402.16 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 7.05 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 11.68 g --
- Added Sugars 2.42 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 103.22 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.85 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 909.69 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 34.24 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 51.21 mg Good Source 57%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup for a Crowd is made with 22 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 387.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup for a Crowd made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 22 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup for a Crowd?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 387.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup for a Crowd easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup for a Crowd healthy?
- Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup for a Crowd has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 387.73 calories and 18.31 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 402.16 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.92 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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