Description
This hearty cabbage soup recipe combines tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and flavorful stewed tomatoes simmered together with a touch of Lipton Onion Soup Mix and your favorite spices. Perfect for a comforting and nutritious meal that serves 6 to 8 people, this soup is easy to prepare and cooks in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 large cabbage, chopped
- 2 small onions, diced
- 1 large celery stalk, chopped very small
Meat
- 1-2 pounds ground beef
Other Ingredients
- 2 cans of stewed tomatoes (approximately 14.5 oz each)
- 1 pouch of Lipton Onion Soup Mix (any flavor)
- Water (about 4-5 cups or enough to fill saucepan halfway)
- Spices of your choice (e.g., salt, pepper, paprika, thyme)
Instructions
- Boil water: Begin by filling a large saucepan halfway with water and bringing it to a boil, providing the base for the soup.
- Add vegetables: Add the chopped cabbage, diced onions, and finely chopped celery to the boiling water and let them simmer until they begin to soften, roughly 10 minutes.
- Cook ground beef: In a separate skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Combine tomatoes and soup mix: Add the two cans of stewed tomatoes along with the Lipton Onion Soup Mix to the saucepan containing the vegetables, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
- Add beef to soup: Transfer the cooked ground beef into the saucepan and stir to integrate the meat evenly throughout the soup. Allow it to simmer for a few more minutes so flavors meld.
- Season: Season the soup with your choice of spices to taste, enhancing the flavor profile as desired.
- Serve: Once the soup has simmered and all flavors are combined, serve hot and enjoy your comforting cabbage soup.
Notes
- Adjust water quantity based on desired soup thickness.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add additional vegetables like carrots or potatoes for extra heartiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This soup freezes well; reheat thoroughly before serving.
