Description
Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef in a Crock Pot is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for cold evenings. This hearty soup blends tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and vibrant vegetables slow-cooked to perfection, creating a warm and inviting aroma in your kitchen. Enjoy each nourishing bowl filled with rich flavors that evoke feelings of nostalgia and warmth, making it a family favorite for years to come.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- – Optional: Italian herbs or paprika
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until golden brown.
- In the crock pot, combine browned beef, sautéed onions and garlic, chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, diced tomatoes (with juices), and beef broth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating bell peppers or using turkey instead of ground beef. - Leftovers taste even better the next day! Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.