Ground Beef Cabbage Soup.

Here’s a hearty, healthy Ground Beef Cabbage Soup — perfect for a filling, low-carb meal 🥬🥩🍲

🥣 Ground Beef Cabbage Soup

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 medium head cabbage, chopped (about 6–7 cups)

• 2 medium carrots, sliced (optional)

• 2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)

• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes

• 4 cups beef or chicken broth

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Brown the beef

   • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

   • Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

   • Add onions and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until softened.

2. Add vegetables & broth

   • Stir in cabbage, carrots, and celery.

   • Add diced tomatoes and broth. Mix well.

3. Season

   • Add paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.

   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

4. Simmer

   • Cover and simmer 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage and carrots are tender.

5. Adjust & serve

   • Taste and adjust seasoning.

   • Serve hot with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Low-carb option: skip the carrots.

• Extra flavor: add 1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce or a dash of hot sauce.

• Meal prep: stores well in the fridge for 3–4 days and freezes beautifully.

• Extra heartiness: add a few diced potatoes or turnips.

If you want, I can also give you a “one-pot slow-cooker version” of Ground Beef Cabbage Soup that’s super hands-off and extra flavorful.