🥬🍖 This Meaty Cabbage Soup (Hearty & Comforting)
Loaded with tender beef, sweet cabbage, and savory broth — this soup is filling, budget-friendly, and even better the next day.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or stew beef)
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1 small head green cabbage, chopped
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1 medium onion, diced
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2–3 carrots, sliced
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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6 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil
Optional:
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1 cup diced potatoes
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½ tsp red pepper flakes
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Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Meat
In a large pot over medium heat:
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Add olive oil.
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Cook ground beef until browned.
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Drain excess grease if needed.
2️⃣ Sauté Vegetables
Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
Cook 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
3️⃣ Build the Soup
Stir in:
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Cabbage
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Diced tomatoes
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Tomato paste
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Broth
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Thyme, paprika, salt & pepper
Bring to a boil.
4️⃣ Simmer
Reduce heat and simmer 25–35 minutes, until cabbage is tender.
If adding potatoes, simmer until soft.
🍲 Slow Cooker Option
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Brown beef first.
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Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
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Cook 6–8 hours on low or 3–4 hours on high.
🔥 Flavor Tips
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Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for depth.
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A squeeze of lemon brightens the broth.
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Let it sit overnight — flavors deepen beautifully.
🧊 Storage
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Fridge: 4–5 days
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Freezer: Up to 3 months
If you’d like, I can also share:
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A low-carb keto version
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A Polish-style cabbage soup
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Or a spicy Tex-Mex variation 🌶️