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

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 medium head green cabbage, shredded
03 - 1 large onion, chopped
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
07 - 4 cups beef broth

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 2 bay leaves
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Add-ins

12 - 1 cup chopped celery (optional)
13 - 1 cup diced zucchini (optional)
14 - 1 cup diced potatoes (optional)

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - 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.
02 - Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Stir in sliced carrots, shredded cabbage, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - 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.
05 - Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove bay leaves and serve hot.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For extra flavor, add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice before serving.
02 - Soup tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
03 - This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months in airtight containers.