Description
A hearty and comforting cabbage soup with ground beef, loaded with vegetables and seasoned with garlic, herbs, and a touch of Cajun spice. This nutritious soup is perfect for a cozy meal and can be customized with your favorite veggies.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasonings
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 2 tbsp Garlic and Herb Seasoning
- 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 Small Diced Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Small Diced Yellow Onion
- 2 Sliced Carrots
- 2 Sliced Ribs of Celery
- 2 Medium Russet Potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Whole Head of Green Cabbage, chopped
Additional Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 14.5 oz Cans of Diced Tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
- 1 heaping tablespoon of Knorr beef bouillon
- 4 cups Water (or beef/chicken broth)
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is nicely browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced green bell pepper, yellow onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the browned beef. Season with garlic and herb seasoning, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, and black pepper. Sauté until the vegetables soften slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
- Add Potatoes: Mix chopped russet potatoes into the pot and stir well to combine with other ingredients.
- Add Tomatoes and Garlic: Pour in the cans of diced tomatoes and add minced garlic. Stir everything together thoroughly.
- Add Cabbage: Incorporate the chopped green cabbage into the pot. Stir in batches if needed, as the cabbage will reduce significantly during cooking.
- Add Bouillon and Liquid: Add the Knorr beef bouillon and pour in 4 cups of water or broth. Stir until mixed evenly. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or until potatoes and cabbage are tender.
- Season and Serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup hot and enjoy your comforting meal.
Notes
- You can customize this soup by adding vegetables such as zucchini, spinach, or beans to boost flavor and nutrition.
- This soup is ideal for meal prep; prepare a large batch to have ready-made healthy lunches or dinners for the week.
- Use low-sodium broth or bouillon if monitoring sodium intake.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg