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

• 300 g (about 10 oz) ground beef

• ½ head of cabbage, finely chopped

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 tomatoes, diced (or 1 small can of crushed tomatoes)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 bouillon cube (beef or chicken)

• 4 cups (1 liter) hot water

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the ground beef

   • Heat olive oil in a large pot.

   • Add the ground beef and cook until it’s browned.

   • Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Add the vegetables

   • Add onion, garlic, carrots, and tomatoes.

   • Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until the veggies begin to soften.

3. Add the cabbage

   • Stir in the chopped cabbage and mix well with the beef and vegetables.

4. Add water and seasoning

   • Pour in the hot water and add the bouillon cube.

   • Sprinkle paprika if you like extra flavor.

   • Simmer over medium heat for 25–30 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning

   • Add more salt or pepper if needed.

6. Serve hot

   • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped fresh parsley. 🌿

🍽️ Tips

• For a thicker soup, you can add diced potatoes or a small handful of rice.

• This soup is light, healthy, and perfect for weight loss or detox meals.

• It’s great for meal prep — keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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