Description
This hearty beef and cabbage soup is a cozy, one-pot comfort meal loaded with tender beef, sweet cabbage, and classic vegetables in a flavorful broth. It’s simple to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for chilly days when you want something warm, filling, and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent.
- Stir in the beef broth, chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and the can of diced tomatoes with their juices.
- Season with dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and let the soup simmer for 30–40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef if you prefer a lighter soup, or drain well after browning to reduce excess fat.
- The soup thickens slightly as it cools; add a splash of broth or water when reheating to loosen it.
- Taste the broth before adding extra salt, especially if your beef broth is already salty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 780 mg (may vary with broth and added salt)
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: beef cabbage soup, ground beef soup, cabbage soup, hearty soup, one-pot dinner