Low Carb Cabbage Roll Soup

Cozy, hearty, diabetic-friendly & ready in minutes!

If you adore the comforting flavor of classic cabbage rolls but don’t have the time (or patience!) for rolling, stuffing, and baking—this Low Carb Cabbage Roll Soup will be your new weeknight lifesaver.

It’s everything you love about cabbage rolls:
✔ The savory meat
✔ The soft, sweet cabbage
✔ The rich tomato broth

…but in a warm, spoonable, low-carb bowl that comes together effortlessly.
I make this whenever I don’t feel like cooking—and it still tastes like you spent hours on it!

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

Protein & Veggies:

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey
• ½ medium head of cabbage, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2–3 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced (optional for lower carbs: use 1 carrot or omit)
• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

Broth Base:

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free)

Seasonings:

• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

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👩‍🍳 How to Make It (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Brown the meat

In a large pot, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.

2️⃣ Add aromatics

Stir in onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.

3️⃣ Add cabbage + tomatoes

Mix in the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste.

4️⃣ Pour in broth & seasonings

Add beef broth, Worcestershire, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

5️⃣ Simmer

Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is soft and flavors meld.

6️⃣ Taste & adjust

Add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.

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📊 Nutrition (Per Serving Approx.)

(Based on beef + no carrots)

• Calories: 210
• Net Carbs: 6g
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 10g
• Fiber: 3g

Perfect for diabetics, low-carb living, or anyone wanting a lighter comfort meal.