Easy Beef Cabbage Soup (One Pot)

Servings:

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

You got to make this beef cabbage soup because it's low in calories, high in fiber and crazy delicious!

3 tbs olive oil, divided
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp salt
1 tsp each paprika, garlic powder, onion powder + Italian herb blend
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
3 large portabello caps
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbs tomato paste
1 tbs low sodium soy sauce
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
2 tbs brown sugar
5 cups cabbage, chopped
28 oz crushed tomatoes
4 cups low sodium beef broth
Top with: sour cream, olive oil, fresh parsley + freshly grated parmesan (optional)

Heat 1 tbs of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add in the meat and let it stand and sear for at least 1 minutes. Season with salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herb blend. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat until no longer pink.
Next, add in the onion, carrots, mushrooms and remaining 2 tbs oil and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds. Add in the tomato paste and stir to coat all for 1 minute. Mix in soy sauce, Worcestershire and brown sugar. Lastly, add in the cabbage, tomatoes, beef broth, stir and bring to a boil. Cover the pot with the lid and simmer on low heat - cook for 25 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and sugar, if needed.
RECOMMENDED: Serve with sour cream. fresh parsley, drizzle of olive oil, freshly grated parmesan, chili pepper flakes and squeeze of lemon if desired!

If you don't have ground beef, you can use ground pork, lamb, turkey or chicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge up to 4 days.
You can also add 1/2 cup uncooked rice to this soup and add in extra 1 cup water (or broth). Add it in with the cabbage.
I used 1 small head cabbage for the diced 5 cups cabbage. Leave out the stem.
If you're on a Gluten Free diet, make sure you use Tamari instead of Soy Sauce.
If you are Dairy Free, leave out the sour cream and grated parmesan OPTIONAL toppings.