Hearty Cabbage and Ground Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe
A hearty and nutritious Cabbage Beef Vegetable Soup featuring ground beef, fresh cabbage, and assorted vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as carrots, celery, and green beans)
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the mixed vegetables if needed.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: Stir in the chopped cabbage, mixed vegetables, beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil.
- Simmer Soup: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until the cabbage and vegetables are tender.
- Final Taste and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the cooked vegetables with a spoon before serving.
- Feel free to substitute beef broth with vegetable broth if you prefer a lighter flavor.
- Adding a splash of vinegar or lemon juice before serving enhances the soup’s flavor.
- This soup can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Keywords: Cabbage soup, beef soup, vegetable soup, healthy soup, comfort food
