Description
Ground beef and cabbage soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. With its hearty blend of lean ground beef, tender cabbage, and vibrant vegetables, this dish warms not only your body but also your spirit. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this easy recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite, bringing everyone together around the table for laughter and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups chopped fresh green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Sauté diced onions until golden brown, then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots and chopped cabbage. Pour in the beef broth along with seasonings; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until veggies are tender, tasting occasionally to adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley alongside crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg