Cabbage Beef Soup Potatoes (Printable)

Warm, savory mix of beef, cabbage, potatoes, and vegetables in a rich broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.1 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 0.75-inch cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 0.75-inch cubes
05 - 3 large carrots, sliced
06 - 0.5 medium head of cabbage (about 1.1 lbs), chopped
07 - 2 celery stalks, sliced

→ Broth & Liquids

08 - 6 cups beef broth
09 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juice
10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 2 bay leaves
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
15 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides for approximately 5 minutes. Remove beef and set aside on a plate.
02 - In the same pot, add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to develop flavor and remove raw taste.
04 - Return browned beef to the pot. Add potatoes, cabbage, diced tomatoes with juice, bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, and beef broth. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
05 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
06 - Remove bay leaves and discard. Taste broth and adjust salt and pepper seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The broth develops a richness that tastes like it simmered all day, even though it comes together in under two hours
  • Everything cooks in one pot, leaving you with minimal cleanup and maximum comfort
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, if they last that long
02 -
  • Dont rush the browning step on the beef, those caramelized bits dissolve into the broth and make all the difference
  • Cabbage can vary in sweetness, so always taste at the end and adjust seasoning accordingly
03 -
  • Cut all vegetables into similar-sized chunks so they cook evenly and look beautiful in the bowl
  • If the broth reduces too much during simmering, add hot water rather than cold to maintain the temperature

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