Here’s a comforting Beef and Cabbage Soup recipe, packed with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and cabbage for a cozy meal that’s full of flavor!
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (or stew meat, cubed)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (if using stew meat)
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 cups green cabbage, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
6 cups beef broth (low sodium if preferred)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for added depth)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Cook the Beef:
For ground beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Season with salt and pepper, then drain excess fat.
For stew meat: Season the meat with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, then brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Simmer the Soup: Add the browned beef (or stew meat), cabbage, diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, smoked paprika, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce (if using) to the pot. Stir to combine.
4. Cook: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the flavors are well combined.
5. Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Tips:
Add potatoes for extra heartiness, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
This soup is even better the next day as the flavors meld together!
Enjoy this classic, soul-warming Beef and Cabbage Soup!