Healthy Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup
Healthy Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup is a nourishing and hearty dish that blends tender ground beef with crisp cabbage and vibrant vegetables in a savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this quick-to-prepare soup delivers rich flavors and satisfying textures. It’s customizable too, allowing you to use whatever ingredients you have on hand, making it a go-to favorite for the entire family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in sliced carrots and chopped cabbage; cook for an additional 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir in tomato paste until dissolved.
- Season with thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delightful soup!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg