Best Cabbage Soup With Ground Beef
A warm, hearty Cabbage Soup With Ground Beef that's easy to make with nutritious ingredients, perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Meat and Base Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef, lean You can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- 3 cups Beef stock Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- 15 oz Tomatoes, canned
- 30 oz Tomato sauce, canned
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 4 cups Green cabbage
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 small Green pepper Chopped.
- 1 small Onion Chopped.
- 3 tbsp Parsley, fresh Chopped, plus more for garnish.
- 1 tsp Thyme, fresh
- 1 1/2 tbsp Brown sugar
- Salt and pepper Salt and pepper To taste.
Carbohydrates
- 1/2 cup White rice, long grain
Cooking Fat
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the garlic, onion, and green pepper; sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the cabbage and cook until slightly wilted.
- Pour in the beef stock and canned tomatoes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, thyme, parsley, and white rice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and the flavors meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. This soup can be made ahead of time as it tastes better after the flavors meld.