Comfort Cabbage Soup Beef (Printer-Friendly)
Hearty cabbage and beef soup full of cozy flavor and nourishing ingredients.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 medium head green cabbage, shredded
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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4 cups beef broth
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Add-ins
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1 cup chopped celery (optional)
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1 cup diced zucchini (optional)
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1 cup diced potatoes (optional)
# Steps to Prepare:
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in sliced carrots, shredded cabbage, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Pour in beef broth. Add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until cabbage is tender.
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Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove bay leaves and serve hot.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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For extra flavor, add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice before serving.
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Soup tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
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This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months in airtight containers.