Beef Cabbage Soup

This beef cabbage soup is a hearty one-pot recipe with slow-cooked flavor!

Tender chunks of beef are simmered in a rich tomato broth with cabbage, potatoes, and lots of savory seasonings.

Beef Cabbage Soup in a bowl with a spoon

A Nourishing One-Pot Soup

Hearty and tasty, this cabbage beef soup is a satisfying dish, perfect all week long.
Budget friendly, this cabbage soup is an easy way to stretch the budget and perfect for tossing in leftover veggies!
Add a fresh Caesar salad and some crusty baguette slices or some quick dinner rolls for sopping up that amazing broth!

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Ingredients in Beef & Cabbage Soup

Beef – Chuck roast is my first choice as it is is very tender. If using stewing beef, you may need to add extra time before adding the vegetables.

Cabbage – Green cabbage is easy to find year-round and adds bulk to this soup

Broth – A beefy tomato broth gives beef cabbage soup its hearty flavor.

Vegetables—Any veggies work in this recipe! Toss in a frozen bag of peas, carrots, corn, and green beans.

Variations – Bulk up beef and cabbage soup by adding cooked egg noodles, white or brown rice, or quinoa.

Short on time? Use ground beef instead of chuck roast or toss in a bag of frozen meatballs in Step 4.

cooking chuck roast pieces to make Beef Cabbage Soup

adding vegetables to pot to make Beef Cabbage Soup

How to Make Beef and Cabbage Soup

Season and brown the beef according to the recipe below.
Saute the onion, celery, and carrot until tender. Add broth ingredients and simmer until the beef is fork-tender.
Stir in cabbage and potatoes and cook (per recipe below) until tender.

How to Store Leftover Soup

Keep leftover beef cabbage soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 4 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Budget Friendly Soup

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Enjoy a bowl of cozy comfort with this beef cabbage soup!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 55 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Season the beef with salt and pepper and then toss with the flour.
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef in small batches and brown on each side, transfer to a bowl.
Add more oil if needed and add the onion, celery and carrot. Cook until the onion is tender. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Add in the browned beef, the broth, whole tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme leaves, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, reduce to a low simmer and cover. Cook covered for 75 to 90 minutes or until the beef is fork tender.
Stir in the cabbage and potatoes and simmer covered for an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until tender.
Remove bay leaves. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar if needed.

Chuck roast is the most tender and will be tender in about 90 minutes. If using stewing beef, you may need to add an extra 30 minutes to the cooking time. The beef should be tender before adding the vegetables.
Store leftover soup in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Beef, Soup

Cuisine American

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