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Cabbage Soup With Hamburger

A hearty cabbage soup made with ground hamburger, perfect for busy weeks. This slow-cooker recipe allows flavors to meld beautifully for a savory broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds Ground hamburger
  • 1 medium head Green cabbage, chopped Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cans Diced tomatoes
  • 1 can Tomato sauce
  • 3 medium Carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 1 large Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 6 cups Beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add your ground hamburger. Cook until brown, about 8 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat from the browned hamburger.
  3. Chop cabbage, slice carrots, chop celery, dice onion, and mince garlic.
Cooking
  1. Add the browned hamburger and all vegetables into the slow cooker.
  2. Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Stir everything together and cover the slow cooker. Set to low for 6 to 8 hours.
  5. Check for tenderness of cabbage and carrots before serving.
  6. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm.

Notes

For added nutrition, consider adding zucchini, spinach, or green beans. This soup stores well in the fridge and freezes nicely.