Description

This Authentic Cabbage Soup Recipe is a hearty, timeless comfort dish made with tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and aromatic spices. Simple, nourishing, and full of deep flavor, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
1 lb ground beef
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1–2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
Stir in smoked paprika and black pepper and cook briefly.
Add cabbage and carrots and cook until slightly wilted.
Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes.
Add apple cider vinegar, salt, and bay leaves.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered.
Cook for about 50 minutes until cabbage is tender.
Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcook the cabbage to avoid a mushy texture. The apple cider vinegar balances the richness and enhances overall flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Eastern European

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 285
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: authentic cabbage soup recipe, cabbage soup, homemade cabbage soup, comfort soup