Cabbage and Beef Soup

Manda's Note:

Hearty, thick soup that tastes very much like stuffed cabbage rolls. This is sooo easy, and my family loves it. Sure to please even the heartiest of appetites!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-6

Yield: 3.0 quarts

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
• 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, liquid reserved
• 1 can water
• 4 beef bouillon cubes
• chopped fresh parsley (, to garnish)

Directions:

1. In large pot or dutch oven, brown beef and onion.
2. Add all ingredients except parsley.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
5. You may add extra water if you like a thinner soup.
6. Garnish with parsley to serve.

Reviews

[TattooedMamaof2]

I must agree with the other reviewers, this is a nice base recipe. I didn't add an extra can of water, used only 2 buillion cubes, a whole onion, and dumped the whole can of tomatoes in. Half way through the simmering time I found it to be a little bland. I added some oregano, basil and 1T of ketchup then at the end zipped it up with a smidge of vinegar. Thanks for this simple recipe.

[Sue Masters]

Absolutely delicious - I also used low sodium beef broth and Muir Glen Fire Roasted Crushed (because I don't like diced) Tomatoes (my new favorite for all things tomato). Other than that everything else the same. I'm making it tonight with some leftover T-bone steaks (chopped very small) & the bones to flavor the stockfrom last nights grilling menu. Great recipe!

[*Parsley*]

Ideal for a warm, filling meal in the cool weather. I made this as written, but didn't simmer quite as long as listed. It's not gourmet, but it's homey and comforting. Thanx for sharing!