Description
This hearty and flavorful Cabbage Soup combines tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and a rich blend of stewed tomatoes and Lipton Onion Soup Mix. Perfect for a comforting meal, it simmers everything to meld the flavors beautifully in roughly 45 minutes, serving six people generously.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 large cabbage, chopped
- 2 small onions, diced
- 1 large celery stalk, chopped very small
Meat
- 1 to 2 pounds ground beef
Other
- 2 cans stewed tomatoes (about 28 ounces each)
- 1 pouch Lipton Onion Soup Mix (any flavor)
- Water (enough to fill saucepan halfway)
- Spices of your choice (e.g., salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder)
Instructions
- Boil Water: Begin by filling a large saucepan halfway with water and bringing it to a boil over medium-high heat to prepare the base for your soup.
- Simmer Vegetables: Add the chopped cabbage, diced onions, and finely chopped celery to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the vegetables to simmer gently until they begin to soften, about 10-15 minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef: While the vegetables cook, heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook it thoroughly, stirring frequently until browned and no longer pink inside. Drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the soup lean.
- Add Tomatoes and Soup Mix: Into the saucepan with the simmering vegetables, add the two cans of stewed tomatoes and the entire pouch of Lipton Onion Soup Mix. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Combine Meat with Soup: Transfer the cooked ground beef into the saucepan. Stir the mixture thoroughly and let the soup simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes so the flavors blend and the soup heats through.
- Season to Taste: Season the soup with your favorite spices such as salt, pepper, and any herbs or seasonings you prefer. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Ladle the hot cabbage soup into bowls and serve immediately for a warm and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of ground beef based on your preference for meatiness.
- For added flavor, consider incorporating bay leaves or fresh herbs during the simmering phase.
- To make this recipe more filling, serve with a slice of crusty bread or a side salad.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- You can substitute the Lipton Onion Soup Mix with homemade onion soup seasoning to reduce sodium.
