Enjoy the beloved taste of a classic dish without so much work, with this Cabbage Roll Soup recipe. No rolling, no stuffing, just pure comfort food that comes together in one pot. And check out the controversial ingredient!

This Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe Has All Of The Flavor, None Of The Hassle

My husband grew up eating stuffed cabbage rolls, thanks to his Polish ancestry. I’ve made that dish a few times over the years. I’ve loved the flavors, but haven’t loved the time-consuming process of assembling the rolls.

Between making the filling, boiling the cabbage leaves, then wrapping, THEN baking . . . it’s a lot. In the end, each time, I felt that the effort put into the process simply wasn’t quite worth it.

So my solution has been this Cabbage Roll Soup recipe. It has those same rich, comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls, but it’s all made on your stovetop, in easy-to-make soup form, in under an hour.

And full disclosure: it has been a labor of pure LOVE developing this soup. I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve made it in the past few months, but I’m finally satisfied with the balance of flavors and textures, and the consistency. I hope you love it as much as I do!

This Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup is a simple, comforting and delicious Midwestern classic. A hearty meat and potatoes dinner in a bowl, this soup simmers to perfection while you’re at work!

Juicy And Tender Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup

This Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup recipe has been in my Midwest family for generations. It’s the most comforting soup for anybody who is sick, just had a baby, or is just looking for a warm soothing meal to come home to on a cold day.

While for some reason my family refers to this as just “vegetable soup,” the star of this dish is actually beef short ribs. They add meaty flavor and make a luscious broth.

As my mom says about this recipe: “years of perfection!“. I hope your loved ones will love it as much as we do.

This Beef Barley Soup recipe builds the deepest, richest flavor by browning the beef, deglazing with wine, and cooking everything in the same pot. Make a double batch and freeze for later!

“I just made this soup. It is delicious!  Has a lot of deep flavor.”

—Anna

This Beef And Barley Soup Recipe Has Deep, Rich Flavor

I hate to say it, but I’m disappointed with the top recipes on Google for beef barley soup. One of the most popular recipes calls for already-cooked beef. Like, chunks of leftover steak or pot roast. While this is a good way to use up leftover beef, it’s NOT a good way to make a flavorful soup.

The deep, rich flavor of the best beef barley soup recipes come from cooking the beef in the same pot you’ll be making the soup in, then deglazing the pan with wine and scraping off all of the crusty bits (which is actually called fond).

My favorite instructor in culinary school would see fond in our pans and say “that’s free flavor, chef!,” and get VERY upset if we even thought about wasting it.

The beef barley soup recipe I’m sharing below doesn’t waste any of the free flavor. It has big chunks of meat, umami from a dash of soy sauce, and deep, rich flavor from cooking each ingredient for the right amount of time, in the right order.

This Creamy Veggie Pasta proves that sauce made by blending cottage cheese and marinara has gone viral on social media for good reason. It’s actually really great! High in protein and satisfyingly creamy.

“I made this tonight and it was delicious! I ended up doubling the recipe and using a bag of frozen vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, & carrots) as that was all I had on hand. Turned out great, love a good meatless Monday meal!”

—Meghan

This Veggie Pasta with Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Will Become A Go-To!

Here in the Midwest, we know a little something about cottage cheese. Sure, it’s great as a side dish, but even better as an ingredient. My family has been making lasagna with cottage cheese for generations.

So when I saw a quick clip of the viral Tik Tok trend of blending marinara and cottage cheese into a smooth, creamy sauce, I instantly knew I had to try it (which is saying something, because I ignore almost all Tik Tok trends).

But I would only ever share it with you if it indeed was delicious, and I’m happy to report that it is. I made a few tweaks to make it my own, and it’s so good that this Creamy Veggie Pasta recipe should also be handed down to future generations.

Turn whatever vegetables you have in your fridge into a healthy and colorful Veggie Stir Fry with an easy sweet-savory sauce in less than 30 minutes.

A Fabulous Meal Starts With This Veggie Stir Fry Recipe

Even though I went to a culinary school that primarily focused on classic French techniques and dishes, a few of the chef instructors were not afraid to break out the wok.

So, along with eggs Benedict, we also learned how to make breakfast fried rice. And along with braised short ribs, we learned how to make an excellent veggie stir fry.

Knowing how to properly stir fry vegetables is all about understanding the balance of heat, timing and ingredients. By learning the recipe below, you’re not just making dinner, you’re mastering a fundamental skill for any home chef.

This Easy Chicken Fried Rice is a homemade version of a takeout classic, with fresh ginger, crunchy cashews and spicy sriracha giving it a little attitude.

This Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe rivals takeout

When it comes to homemade chicken fried rice, you can stick to a classic version, which is undeniably delicious. But once you’ve mastered that, let’s go ahead and jazz it up a little bit.

We’re not going crazy here. We’re just adding a few simple things like crunchy cashews, a squirt of spicy sriracha and some zesty fresh ginger.

This homemade alternative to takeout is bursting with flavor, and whether you’re a seasoned home chef or new to cooking, it will turn out perfectly with this easy-to-follow recipe.

This is the best Egg Roll Bowl Recipe thanks to its innovative use of the best grocery store shortcut – broccoli slaw. This easy dinner is bursting with flavor, and fiber!

“Made one batch with lean ground meat and one with only vegetables (for the vegetarian in the family). It was a flavorful hit!”

—Karin

This Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe is bursting with flavor

One of the most versatile ingredients at your grocery store is a bag of broccoli slaw. Don’t sleep on it or think of it only for cold salads.

This is a weekly grocery staple for my family. I will often simply saute it in a bit of oil and then finish it with soy sauce, for the easiest, fastest side dish to any protein I’m serving.

If you’re new to broccoli slaw, let’s start your relationship off with a big party with this Egg Roll Bowl! It uses both traditional coleslaw mix and broccoli slaw, but you can use all one or the other if you prefer.