Cabbage Soup

A hearty, comforting cabbage soup filled with tender vegetables, savory broth, and flavorful ground beef. It’s an easy one-pot meal that’s warming, satisfying, and perfect for a cozy family dinner.

🥬 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz / 410 g) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz / 225 g) tomato sauce
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup frozen green beans, optional
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the Beef

Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through.

Drain excess grease if necessary.

2. Sauté the Vegetables

Add the olive oil, onion, carrots, and celery.

Cook for 4–5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

3. Add the Cabbage and Potatoes

Stir in the chopped cabbage and diced potatoes.

Cook for about 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add the Broth and Tomatoes

Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.

Add the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce.

Stir everything together.

5. Simmer

Bring the soup to a gentle boil.

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 30–40 minutes, or until the cabbage and potatoes are tender.

Add the green beans during the final 10 minutes if using.

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

6. Finish and Serve

Remove the bay leaf.

Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

⭐ Tips for the Best Cabbage Soup

• Cut the cabbage into bite-sized pieces so it’s easy to eat.
• Ground beef can be replaced with ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage.
• For a lighter version, use lean ground beef and reduce the potatoes.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
• Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to come together.
• The soup often tastes even better the next day.

🍽️ Optional Additions

Try adding:

• Kidney beans
• White beans
• Zucchini
• Corn
• Green peas
• Bell peppers
• Diced tomatoes with green chilies
• Cooked rice or barley

⏱️ Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: About 55 minutes
Servings: 6–8
Cuisine: American comfort food
Method: One-pot stovetop