Hearty Cabbage and Ground Beef Soup

Hearty Cabbage and Ground Beef Soup

Ingredients:

– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups chopped cabbage
– 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
– 3 celery stalks, chopped
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
– 6 cups beef broth
– 1 tsp dried thyme
– 1 tsp dried basil
– 1 tsp dried oregano
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. **Cook the Ground Beef:**
– In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
– Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

2. **Sauté the Vegetables:**
– Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
– Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

3. **Add the Vegetables and Tomatoes:**
– Stir in the chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, and chopped celery.
– Add the can of diced tomatoes with their juice.

4. **Simmer the Soup:**
– Pour in the beef broth and stir in the dried thyme, basil, and oregano.
– Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

5. **Season and Serve:**
– Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
– Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Enjoy your hearty cabbage and ground beef soup, perfect for a comforting meal!