Can I use ground turkey instead of beef in this soup?

Absolutely! Ground turkey or chicken works great for a leaner version of this ground beef and cabbage soup. Just add a tablespoon of olive oil when browning the meat since turkey is much leaner and can dry out easily.

What type of cabbage works best?

Green cabbage is traditional and what I use most often, but Savoy cabbage, Napa cabbage, or even red cabbage all work beautifully in this cabbage soup with ground beef. Each variety offers a slightly different texture and flavor.

Can I make this soup vegetarian?

Yes! Simply omit the ground beef and add cooked lentils, white beans, or chickpeas for protein. Use vegetable broth instead of beef or chicken broth, and you'll have a delicious vegetarian cabbage soup that's just as satisfying.

Easy Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup Recipe (Hearty & Healthy)

Name: Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3 large carrots, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb ground beef, lean 85%; 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped; 4 cups chicken broth or beef broth; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste; Sea salt, to taste; 1 large head green cabbage, chopped (about 6-8 cups)

Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup

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Hearty Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup with savory ground beef, sweet carrots, tender cabbage and rich tomato broth base. Comforting and nourishing meal ready in 50 minutes.

Author: Sarah Mae Carter
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Soup
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 large carrots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef, lean 85%
4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
4 cups chicken broth or beef broth
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
1 large head green cabbage, chopped (about 6–8 cups)

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Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, carrots and minced garlic. Saute stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes until vegetables soften and onion becomes translucent.
Scoot sauteed vegetables to one side of pot. Add 1 pound ground beef to pot. Allow ground beef to brown undisturbed for 3 minutes on one side. Flip beef and brown 2-3 minutes on other side. Break up ground beef into smaller pieces. Stir browned beef into sauteed vegetables.
Add remaining ingredients to pot: chopped tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, black pepper, sea salt and chopped cabbage. Stir well to combine ensuring all ingredients evenly distributed.
Increase heat to high and bring soup to full boil. Once boiling reduce heat to low to maintain gentle simmer. Cover pot and cook stirring occasionally for 30 minutes or until cabbage wilted and tender.
Taste soup and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper or Italian seasoning if needed. Ladle hot soup into bowls and enjoy.

Notes

Use lean 85% ground beef to minimize excess grease while maintaining flavor. Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for a leaner option.
Fresh ripe tomatoes provide the best flavor, but canned diced tomatoes (14.5 oz) work well as a substitute.
Can add diced potatoes, green beans, bell peppers or zucchini for extra vegetables.
Make ahead and freeze for 2-3 months for future quick meals.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
Calories: 375 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 680 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 27 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

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