Description
This Hearty Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with vegetables, ground beef, and aromatic herbs, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
Veggies:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
Seasonings and Broth:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté Veggies: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables soften.
- Add Cabbage: Stir in cabbage and cook until slightly wilted.
- Season and Simmer: Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Simmer with bay leaf until vegetables are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, discard bay leaf, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day.
- For added flavor and texture, stir in a handful of cooked rice or quinoa before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
