Description
Cabbage Beef Soup is a hearty and comforting slow cooker meal made with tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, and a rich tomato broth. This easy-to-make soup combines protein and vegetables in a flavorful blend, perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ large onion, chopped
- 5 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
- 24 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 4 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion, cooking for 5–7 minutes until the beef is browned and the onion becomes translucent. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine the Ingredients: Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add the shredded cabbage, drained kidney beans, tomato sauce, water, beef bouillon cubes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for approximately 4 hours. Stir occasionally until the cabbage is tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Serve: Give the soup a final stir, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, then ladle it into bowls. Serve warm, ideally with crusty bread or your preferred side.
Notes
- Add diced carrots, celery, or bell peppers for extra vegetables and flavor.
- For a spicy kick, mix in red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter protein option.
- Omit the kidney beans and add extra cabbage for a low-carb version.
- Enhance aroma by adding herbs like thyme, parsley, or oregano.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat on stovetop over medium heat or microwave individual servings, stirring halfway through.
- Can be made gluten-free by ensuring bouillon cubes and tomato sauce are certified gluten-free.
- Simmer uncovered to thicken the soup or mash some beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
