Description

Cabbage Soup with Smoked Beef is a comforting, low‑calorie fall favorite that combines tender cabbage, carrots, celery, and garlic in a rich beef broth, seasoned with thyme and paprika. Optional smoked beef adds smoky depth, making it a hearty main dish perfect for family dinners, meal‑prep, or a quick, nutritious lunch. This easy stovetop recipe serves six and delivers warm, satisfying flavor in under an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups beef broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 cup smoked beef, chopped
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add cabbage, tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes until cabbage is tender.
If using smoked beef, add and heat through 5 minutes.
Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

For extra thickness
blend half the soup and stir back in. Add a pinch of cayenne for heat or a splash of grape juice for subtle sweetness. Soup stores well for up to 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 150
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Cabbage Soup with Smoked Beef, easy cabbage soup recipe, smoked beef soup, fall comfort food, low calorie soup, quick dinner soup, hearty vegetable soup, beef broth soup, family friendly soup