Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup (Low Carb & Comforting)
Transforming classic cabbage rolls into a cozy, spoonable soup is a total upgrade—especially when you let the slow cooker do the work. This slow cooker unstuffed cabbage roll soup delivers all the familiar flavors you love in a lighter, low-carb form. Instead of rolling and stuffing leaves, you’ll enjoy a hearty bowl of warm, satisfying goodness with a fraction of the effort.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Onion, finely diced | 1 medium |
| Garlic cloves | 5 cloves |
| Ground beef | 2 pounds |
| Dried thyme | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried oregano | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | ½ teaspoon |
| Fresh parsley, roughly chopped | ¼ cup |
| Marinara sauce | 1 (16-ounce) jar |
| Water | 5 cups |
| Cauliflower, riced | ½ head |
| Cabbage, thinly sliced | 1 small head |
Cooking Directions
1. Prepare the Flavor Base
Sauté for depth of flavor:
Start by warming 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. This will be the foundation for building rich, savory flavor before everything goes into the slow cooker.
From here, you’ll move on to cooking the aromatics, browning the ground beef, and combining all the ingredients in the slow cooker so they can gently simmer together. As the soup cooks low and slow, the cabbage softens, the cauliflower rice absorbs the seasoning, and the flavors develop into a comforting, low-carb unstuffed cabbage roll soup that’s perfect for any cozy meal.
