Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Cabbage Soup
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6 servings
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 small head green cabbage (about 2 lbs), cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large (6-quart or larger) pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains at the center, about 6–8 minutes. Drain off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.
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