Easy Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup

This gluten-free slow cooker cabbage soup is a simple and easy healthy recipe that is packed with veggies, dairy-free, and can be customized to be vegan, paleo, or keto.

Are you as rushed to get dinner on the table each week as my family is? 

We rely HEAVILY on our slow cooker to ensure that a healthy dinner is provided without the stress of cooking at the end of an exhausting day. 

This recipe is one that we make regularly, and customize depending on our nutritional goals at the time. It's easily converted to a low carb cabbage soup or a vegan cabbage soup using the tips below.

Be sure to add this super-simple recipe to your weekly menu, and keep reading for the recipe!

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The gluten-free guide below is based on personal experience and research.  Always be sure to discuss any medical changes with your doctor for your personal medical needs. Additionally, this post contains affiliate links.  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. My full disclosure isn’t that interesting, but you can find it here. 

Why You'll Love this Crockpot Cabbage Soup Recipe:

• This cabbage soup is super affordable--less than $10 for a whole crockpot of nutritious soup!
• The cabbage in this recipe packs a punch of nutrition being high in vitamins C and K, plus containing lots of fiber.
• This recipe is as simple as dump and go--let the slow cooker do all the hard work!

Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe Variations:

Vegan Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup

The base recipe does use hamburger and chicken broth, but if you’re vegetarian or vegan, feel free to leave out the meat and use vegetable broth! It’ll still taste great.  If you need to add some protein, sub some beans—I’ve even done this when extra pinched for time, and the family still loves it.

Paleo, Whole 30 or Keto Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup

If wanting to keep this recipe suitable for either paleo, Whole 30, keto, or suitable as an S for the Trim Healthy Mama plan, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.  The recipe below gives you the substitution ratio. 

This is typically how I make my soup as it pumps even MORE veggies into my kids. Honestly—you won’t miss the rice!

Ingredients for Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup

This slow cooker cabbage roll soup couldn’t be easier to prep and get cooking!  All these ingredients can be found at your local grocery store, but you’ll find great deals on spices, organic broth, and organic canned tomatoes at Thrive Market.

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To make this gluten-free crock pot cabbage soup you’ll need:

• ground beef (leave out for vegan cabbage soup option or sub with 2 cans of white beans)
• white onion
• green cabbage (chopped into 1 in. pieces)
• chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegan option. I like bonafied bone broth but you could also use either chicken or vegetable gluten-free bouillon)
• canned diced tomatoes (any brand works, I like Jovial because it doesn't contain added sugar)
• canned tomato sauce (again, I like brands that don't contain added sugar. Check out the best gluten free tomato sauce brands here.)
• rice + water (or cauliflower rice)
• minced garlic
• dried parsley
• salt
• pepper

Is Cabbage Gluten Free?

Yes, cabbage is a vegetable and all vegetables are gluten free. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and often oats as they are cross contacted with gluten.

Tools Needed for Crock Pot Cabbage Soup

Beyond your chopping tools, can opener, and cutting board, all you need is a skillet and crock pot.

I love cast iron for cooking pretty much anything (except for eggs). 

However, if you’re just transitioning to a gluten-free diet, cast iron is one of the kitchen tools that nearly impossible to clean of gluten.  You’ll need a designated cast-iron pan for gluten-free cooking! 

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You’ll also need a slow cooker.  I love having a slow cooker with a timer—and they are so affordable!  You can also use an Instant Pot or the Ninja Foodie as a slow cooker, so an all-in-one appliance may be a really great choice for your family (and a space saver!)

Can this cabbage soup be made without a crock pot?

Sure—just cook it up in a dutch oven until the cabbage, onions, and rice are tender!

How to Make Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup

Step 1: Brown the ground beef in a skillet

• If making the vegan version, simply skip this step!

Step 2: Add all ingredients to your slow cooker

Step 3: Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours

• Since the ground beef has already been browned, this really only needs to cook until all the veggies are tender and the flavors meld together.

Hope you Loved this Recipe for Crockpot Cabbage Soup with Hamburger!

If so, be sure to pin this super easy recipe to your Gluten Free Soup, Crock Pot Recipes, or Easy Weeknight Dinners Pinterest board so you can access it quick and easy whenever you’re ready to make it!

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