Alea's Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"My family loves corned beef and cabbage, so I take advantage of the sales on both items around St. Patrick's day. I buy extra corned beef when it goes on sale, so we can enjoy it over the next couple of months rather than just on St. Patrick's Day. When I make Corned Beef and Cabbage, I always end up with leftover corned beef. I often use the leftovers to make Corned Beef and Cabbage Casserole, but this time I decided to go a slightly lower calorie route and make Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup. I use 6 cups of liquid to make this soup, but to make it more flavorful, and reduce waste, I use all of the leftover dripping from cooking the corned beef to make up some of that 6 cups. I also add any leftover gravy to add even more flavor. I pour the leftover drippings and any leftover gravy into a large Pyrex measuring cup, then I add enough beef broth to bring it to 6 cups of liquid. The leftover corned beef will still have quite a bit of the original spice blend on it and the drippings will include spices, so there is no need to add additional spices to the broth."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 6 cups beef broth
• 4 medium red potatoes, cut into bite size pieces
• 1⁄2 cup diced onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups cooked corned beef, diced
• 6 cups chopped cabbage

directions

1. Add the broth, chopped potatoes, onion, and garlic to a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce flame and simmer until potatoes are fork tender.
3. Add the corned beef and cabbage and cook until the meat is heated through and the cabbage wilts, approximately 3-5 minutes.
4. Will you be taking advantage of the great sales on cabbage? If so, what will you make with your cabbage?

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

This is very good and a great way to use leftover corned beef. I buy and make corned beef any time of the year; not just in March. This is perfect for a lunch or dinner the next day. It's hearty and filling. I may add in some carrots next time for some added sweetness and color. Thanx for sharing!