Cabbage Soup
This hearty cabbage soup is a cozy one-pot meal made with ground beef, vegetables, and a rich tomato broth. It’s like cabbage rolls without the extra work—perfect for meal prep and freezer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80% or 85% lean)
2 Tbsp oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups green cabbage, chopped (from ½ large head)
1 large carrot, sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
28 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
15 oz tomato sauce
4 cups beef broth
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt, or to taste
½ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
2 bay leaves
2 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or cilantro)
Instructions
Sauté the Beef:
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 4–5 minutes, breaking it apart. Season with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper.
Cook Aromatics:
Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil and chopped onion. Sauté 2–3 minutes until tender. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Simmer the Soup:
Add cabbage, carrot, celery, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, remaining salt and pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
Finish and Serve:
Remove bay leaves. Stir in fresh herbs and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
Feel free to swap fresh herbs for dried if needed.
This soup thickens slightly as it sits—add broth when reheating if you prefer a thinner texture.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/cabbage-soup/
