Description
A comforting and nutritious beef and cabbage soup made with simple ingredients. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this soup is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
- 2. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Stir in minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- 5. Add thinly sliced cabbage and optional kidney beans. Stir.
- 6. Continue to simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until cabbage is tender. Stir in optional Worcestershire sauce in the last 5 minutes.
- 7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Store cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Freezes well for up to 2-3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop, stirring occasionally. Add a splash more broth if too thick. For microwave reheating, use a microwave-safe bowl and heat on 50% power, stirring periodically.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g