Description
This authentic cabbage soup delivers bold, comforting flavor with incredible health benefits, combining hearty vegetables and protein into a satisfying, nutrient-dense meal that keeps you full longer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage, roughly chopped
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and brown for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart.
- Drain excess fat, leaving a light coating in the pot.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 4–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in smoked paprika and black pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cabbage and carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
- Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes with juices.
- Add apple cider vinegar, salt, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 50 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcooking cabbage to prevent strong odors. Always add an acid like vinegar or lemon juice to balance flavors and reduce bitterness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cabbage soup, healthy soup, weight loss soup, comfort food, vegetable soup