Vegetarian Cabbage Roll Soup

Name: Vegetarian Cabbage Roll Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 1 medium white onion (diced); 2 medium carrots (diced); 4 to 5 cups chopped green cabbage (chopped into bite-sized pieces); 5 cloves garlic (minced); fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper; 4 cups vegetable broth; 3/4 cup black or French lentils (rinsed and picked over); 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes; 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons); 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown); toppings: chopped fresh dill (sour cream and/or extra lemon wedges)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

This comforting cabbage roll soup captures all the savory, cozy flavors of the classic dish in one hearty pot, with tender lentils, caramelized cabbage, and a smoky tomato broth that's ready in under 45 minutes.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:01:45 GMT