Description
This hearty and comforting Beef Cabbage Soup is a delicious one-pot meal that’s perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender ground beef, fresh cabbage, and savory spices, this soup is both nutritious and satisfying. Easy to make on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or using an Instant Pot, it’s a versatile recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 lb Shredded coleslaw mix (or chopped cabbage)
- 1 15–oz can Diced tomatoes (with liquid)
- 6 cups Beef bone broth (or any broth – beef, chicken, or vegetable)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (or more if you love garlic)
- 2 medium Bay leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté onions: Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to brown.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef, sea salt, and black pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking apart with a spatula, until the beef is cooked through.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the cabbage or coleslaw mix, diced tomatoes, bone broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and bay leaves. Season with more salt and/or pepper to taste.
- Simmer: Increase the heat and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes, until the flavors develop to your liking.
- Serve: Remove the bay leaves before serving the hot, comforting soup.
Notes
- Adjust the flavor and thickness of the soup by adding more seasoning or reducing the liquid.
- For a heartier meal, add diced potatoes or other vegetables.
- Store cooled soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheat on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, or in the microwave.
- For meal prep, shred the cabbage and cook the onions and beef ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 150kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
