Description
This hearty cabbage soup with ground beef is a cozy, flavor-packed dish that brings warmth to the table with every spoonful. Loaded with vegetables, tender meat, and savory broth, it’s the perfect comfort food for any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (or substitute with ground chicken, turkey, or venison)
- 2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized cubes
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (preferably with basil, garlic, and oregano)
- 1 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 heaping tablespoon Knorr beef bouillon mixed with 4 cups of water (or use 4 cups of beef or chicken broth)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Place a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook thoroughly, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
2. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sprinkle in the garlic and herb seasoning, Cajun seasoning (if using), and a pinch of freshly cracked black pepper. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften and release their aroma.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, letting the paste caramelize slightly to enhance its flavor.
4. Add the cubed potatoes and stir them through the vegetable and beef mixture. Pour in both cans of diced tomatoes and scatter the minced garlic over the top. Mix well.
5. Gradually add the chopped cabbage, folding it into the mixture in stages to help it fit into the pot as it wilts.
6. Pour in the prepared bouillon mixture or broth. Stir the soup well to combine all ingredients evenly. Increase heat and bring to a rolling boil.
7. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for around 30 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender and cabbage is soft.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
Use your preferred ground protein—beef, turkey, chicken, or venison all work well.
Add the cabbage gradually to avoid overflow, allowing it to wilt as you stir it in.
For more depth of flavor, use diced tomatoes with herbs and let the tomato paste cook until slightly caramelized.
This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350