Sweet Sour Beef Cabbage Soup

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Sweet Sour Beef Cabbage Soup, a flavorful blend of savory ground beef, tender cabbage, and vibrant carrots, all simmered in a tangy tomato-based broth. This comforting soup strikes the perfect balance between sweet and sour, thanks to the addition of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Infused with aromatic garlic, onions, and thyme, and enriched with beef broth and tomato paste, this one-pot wonder is both nutritious and satisfying. Ready in just an hour, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a wholesome, comforting meal. Keywords: sweet sour beef cabbage soup, beef cabbage soup recipe, easy cabbage soup, comforting soup recipes, one-pot dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 6 cups beef broth
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes, canned (with juice)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat, if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped cabbage and sliced carrots to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and tomato paste. Stir to incorporate the tomato paste into the liquid.

Step 7

Add the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Check the seasoning and adjust with additional salt or vinegar for more tanginess, if desired.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3170.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1801.5

Total Fat 113.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 9057.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 63.3g
Protein 107.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 523.0mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 4746.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.6%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 22.5%