🥬 Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6–7 cups)
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1 medium onion, diced
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, sliced
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
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6 cups beef broth
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1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional, for richer flavor)
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon paprika
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
Optional add-ins:
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1 diced potato (for heartier soup)
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½ cup uncooked rice
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Red pepper flakes for heat
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef
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In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
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Drain excess fat if needed.
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Add onion and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
2️⃣ Add Vegetables
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Stir in carrots and celery; cook 3–4 minutes.
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Add chopped cabbage and cook until slightly wilted.
3️⃣ Simmer
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Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
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Cover and cook 25–30 minutes, until cabbage is tender.
4️⃣ Adjust & Serve
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Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🥖 Serve With
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Crusty bread
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Cornbread
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Side salad
💡 Tips
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This soup tastes even better the next day.
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For a low-carb version, skip potatoes and rice.
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You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
If you’d like, I can also share:
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A slow cooker version
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A keto cabbage beef soup
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Or a spicy Tex-Mex style variation 🌶️