Crock Pot Cabbage Beef Soup

This Crock Pot Cabbage Beef Soup is a hearty and low-carb recipe, which uses lean ground beef and chopped cabbage. It’s a healthy twist on the classic, ready in about 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Cabbage Beef Soup Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
• 5 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt

How To Make Crock Pot Cabbage Beef Soup

1. Cook the ground beef: In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until mostly done.
2. Add onion and finish cooking: Stir in the chopped onion and cook until the meat is fully cooked. Drain the grease.
3. Transfer to crockpot: Add the beef and onion mixture to a 5-quart crockpot.
4. Add vegetables and broth: Stir in the chopped celery, carrot, garlic, cabbage, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and salt.
5. Slow cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, until vegetables are tender and flavors are well combined.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make this soup ahead of time? Yes, it stores and reheats well for easy meal prep.
• Can I use ground turkey instead? Absolutely. Ground turkey or chicken work as lean substitutes.
• How to make it spicier: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce before serving.
• Can I cook it on low instead of high? Yes, cook on low for 6-8 hours until everything is tender.
• Do I need to sauté the veggies first? Not necessary, but you can sauté them for extra flavor depth.

What To Serve With Cabbage Beef Soup

This light yet filling soup pairs well with comforting sides:

• Crusty bread or dinner rolls
• A side salad with vinaigrette
• Roasted vegetables
• Mashed potatoes
• Grilled cheese sandwich

How To Store Cabbage Beef Soup

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Let it cool, then freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheat: Reheat on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave until hot.

Cabbage Beef Soup Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 205 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 67mg
• Sodium: 1181mg
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 2g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I add potatoes to this soup?
Yes, diced potatoes can be added for a heartier version, but it will raise the carb count.

Is this soup keto-friendly?
Yes, it’s low in carbs, especially if you keep the carrot amount minimal.

Can I use pre-shredded cabbage?
Definitely! Pre-shredded coleslaw mix works for faster prep.

Why is my cabbage too soft?
Cabbage can overcook easily. Try reducing the cooking time slightly next time.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, as long as your crockpot is large enough to hold the increased volume.

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• Crock Pot Beef BBQ Brisket Sandwiches
• Crock Pot Korean Beef Tacos

Crock Pot Cabbage Beef Soup

Recipe by Robert Course: SoupsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

4

hours 

Calories

205

kcal

A comforting, low-carb cabbage and beef soup made in the slow cooker with fresh veggies and savory broth.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
  

• ½ onion, chopped
  

• 2 stalks celery, chopped
  

• 1 carrot, chopped
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  

• 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
  

• 5 cups beef broth
  

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  

• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

• Brown the ground beef in a skillet; add chopped onion and cook through.
  
• Drain grease and transfer meat mixture to a crockpot.
  
• Add all remaining ingredients and stir.
  
• Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
  
• Serve hot.