Cooking Directions
1. Sauté the aromatics
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2. Brown the beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
3. Season the meat
Stir in the dried thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute to toast the spices. Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
4. Combine in the slow cooker
Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Add the jar of marinara sauce, 5 cups of water, sliced cabbage, and riced cauliflower. Stir everything together until well combined.
5. Slow cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
6. Taste and serve
Give the soup a taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired.
Pro Tips & Variations
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Make it even lower carb – The recipe is already low in carbs, but you can swap the marinara for a no-sugar-added tomato sauce.
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Add a tangy kick – Stir in 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
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Want rice? – If you’re not watching carbs, add ½ cup of uncooked white rice along with the water and cook on low for 6–8 hours. (The cauliflower can be omitted or kept for extra veggies.)
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Make it ahead – This soup tastes even better the next day. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Serve with – Crusty bread, a dollop of sour cream, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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No rolling required – All the flavor of cabbage rolls without the tedious work.
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Hands-off cooking – Just a quick sauté, then the slow cooker does the rest.
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Low-carb and gluten-free – Perfect for healthy comfort food cravings.
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Crowd-pleaser – Hearty, savory, and deeply satisfying. Guests will ask for the recipe every time.
Enjoy this soul-warming, unstuffed cabbage roll soup on a chilly evening – and watch it disappear fast.
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