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Hearty Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup

This soup is pure comfort in a bowl. It features ground beef, vegetables, and potatoes in a rich broth, making it a hearty meal for the whole family.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or another ground meat such as chicken, turkey or venison Choose ground beef that is not too lean, such as 80/20 or 85/15.
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced Can substitute with red, orange, or yellow bell pepper.
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
  • 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning, or another Cajun seasoning (optional)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces Can replace with Yukon Gold or sweet potatoes.
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
  • 1 heaping tbsp Knorr beef bouillon Or substitute with chicken bouillon.
  • 4 cups water (or beef or chicken broth) Use low-sodium broth to control salt.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust seasoning as necessary.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
  2. Add the diced bell pepper, onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Season with garlic and herb seasoning, Cajun seasoning (if using), and black pepper. Stir and sauté until vegetables start to soften.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the potatoes and mix well to coat with the seasoned beef mixture.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes and minced garlic, stirring to combine.
  5. Add the chopped cabbage to the pot, stirring in batches if necessary. Then stir in the bouillon and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat.
  6. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes and cabbage are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot with a side of bread, crackers, or salad.

Notes

For best flavor, use ground beef that is not too lean. The soup freezes well for up to 3 months, and can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.