Cabbage Beef Soup
This Cabbage Beef Soup is a hearty, nutritious meal featuring ground beef, cabbage, and various vegetables. It serves 6 and takes a total of 1 hour to prepare and cook, providing approximately 250 calories per serving. Key ingredients include ground beef, onion, garlic, beef broth, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. The soup can be customized with additional vegetables and can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or frozen for 3 months. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped (about 4 cups)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz or 425 g)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the pot. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced carrots and potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the pot. Reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken if you prefer a leaner meat option.
This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or green beans based on your preference.