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Beef and Cabbage Soup

Light, but filling, this Beef and Cabbage Soup will fill you up without weighing you down, and will keep you warm from the inside out. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 about 2 cups each
Calories: 28495 kcal
Course: Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion $0.32
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.26
  • 1 lb. ground beef $5.99
  • 5 cups cabbage, shredded (about 1 lb.) $0.29
  • 2 oz. cans stewed tomatoes $0.98
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil $0.05
  • freshly cracked black pepper $0.07
  • 6 cups beef broth* $0.78
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce  $0.06
  • 1 lemon $0.32
  • 1 handful fresh parsley $0.25

Instructions

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  1. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add both to a large soup pot with the olive oil and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft (about 5 minutes). Add the ground beef and continue to sauté until browned. If using a higher fat content beef, drain the fat once the beef has browned.
  2. Add the shredded cabbage, stewed tomatoes (with juices), oregano, basil, some freshly cracked pepper (I like it peppery, so about 20 cranks of a pepper mill), the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything to combine.
  3. Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to high, and let it come to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is very soft.
  4. Taste the soup and add salt if needed (I did not add salt, but you may need to depending on the type of broth you use). Use a spoon to break any larger pieces of tomato into smaller pieces. Squeeze about 1 Tbsp of lemon juice into the soup and add a handful of chopped fresh parsley. Stir to combine, taste once more and make adjustments if needed, then serve.

Notes

  • *I use Better Than Bouillon to make my broth, which is less expensive and more flavorful (IMHO) than canned or boxed broths.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 284.95kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 17.43g (6%) Protein 18.57g (37%) Fat 16g (25%) Sodium 1219.77mg (51%) Fiber 3.67g (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6about 2 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28495

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 284.95kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 17.43g 6%
Protein 18.57g 37%
Fat 16g 25%
Sodium 1219.77mg 51%
Fiber 3.67g 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.