Hearty Beef and Cabbage Soup Recipe
This hearty Beef and Cabbage Soup combines lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and kidney beans simmered in a savory broth seasoned with Italian herbs. It’s a warming, nutritious, and filling meal perfect for cold days or when you want a comforting homemade soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Aromatics and Seasonings
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Vegetables and Beans
- ½ chopped head cabbage
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 stalks chopped celery
- 2 medium peeled and chopped carrots
- 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
Liquids
- 3 ½ cups beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a spoon as it cooks.
- Sauté the garlic: Add 3 teaspoons of minced garlic to the browned beef along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning the garlic.
- Add the vegetables and beans: Stir in half a chopped head of cabbage, a 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes, 2 stalks of chopped celery, 2 medium peeled and chopped carrots, and a 16-ounce can of drained kidney beans into the pot with the beef.
- Pour in broth and season: Add 3 ½ cups of beef broth and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning to the mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer covered for 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
- Serve: After simmering, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve the soup hot.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to keep the soup lower in fat while maintaining flavor.
- Simmering the soup for a full hour enhances the depth of flavor and softens the cabbage nicely.
- You can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a lighter version, but it will slightly change the taste.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes when adding the Italian seasoning.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and also freeze well for up to 2 months.
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