Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef (Beginner-Friendly Recipe)
🥬 Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef (Beginner-Friendly Recipe)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
🧂 Ingredients
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300 g (about 10 oz) ground beef
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½ head of cabbage, finely chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 carrots, diced
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2 tomatoes, diced (or 1 small can of crushed tomatoes)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 bouillon cube (beef or chicken)
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4 cups (1 liter) hot water
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
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Cook the ground beef
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Heat olive oil in a large pot.
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Add the ground beef and cook until it’s browned.
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Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Add the vegetables
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Add onion, garlic, carrots, and tomatoes.
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Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until the veggies begin to soften.
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Add the cabbage
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Stir in the chopped cabbage and mix well with the beef and vegetables.
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Add water and seasoning
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Pour in the hot water and add the bouillon cube.
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Sprinkle paprika if you like extra flavor.
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Simmer over medium heat for 25–30 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.
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Taste and adjust seasoning
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Add more salt or pepper if needed.
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Serve hot
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Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped fresh parsley. 🌿
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🍽️ Tips
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For a thicker soup, you can add diced potatoes or a small handful of rice.
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This soup is light, healthy, and perfect for weight loss or detox meals.
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It’s great for meal prep — keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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