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cabbage and ground beef soup

Cabbage and Ground Beef Soup (aka Low Carb Minestrone)

It's been quite cold around here lately, so we decided to warm up with this cabbage and ground beef soup over the past few days.
SERVINGS 8 - 12
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs. Ground Beef
  • 2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 2 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp. Granulated Garlic
  • 2 Shallots, minced
  • 3 Carrots, sliced
  • 3 Celery Ribs, sliced
  • 1/2 lb. Baby Dutch Potatoes, cut into 1/2 - 1 inch chunks
  • 1/3 cup Tri-Color Quinoa
  • 2 Thyme Sprigs
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1/2 Head of Cabbage, chopped (about 4 - 5 cups)
  • 8 cups Beef Broth
  • 15 oz. Tomato Sauce
  • Grated Parmesan, for garnish
  • Italian Parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place ground beef into a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, and granulated garlic. Break apart as you cook, creating smaller chunks. Once almost browned, add the shallots and continue to sauté for an additional minute.
  • Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, quinoa, thyme, bay leaves, cabbage, beef broth, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a low simmer. Slightly cover with a lid (leaving a small gap for steam to escape) and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables and potatoes are tender. Enjoy immediately with parmesan and parsley, if desired.