Description
Warm up your evenings with this Hearty Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef, a delightful blend of rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home, offering a nutritious mix of protein and fiber. Packed with vibrant vegetables, it’s not only filling but also customizable to suit your taste buds. Whether you’re meal prepping or enjoying leftovers, this soup deepens in flavor overnight, making it an ideal choice for busy weekdays or relaxed weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole head green cabbage, chopped
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through.
- Add the diced green bell pepper, yellow onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add tomato paste and stir well before incorporating the chopped potatoes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and mix thoroughly.
- Fold in the chopped cabbage; it will reduce as it cooks.
- Add the chicken broth (or water with bouillon), bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg