Description
Hearty Polish cabbage soup simmers with rich, comforting flavors that dance between rustic traditions and modern kitchen magic. Packed with tender vegetables and savory broth, this soul-warming dish invites you to savor a delicious culinary journey through Eastern European cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 pounds ground beef
- 1 large cabbage, chopped
- 2 cans stewed tomatoes
Vegetables:
- 2 small onions, diced
- 1 large celery stalk, chopped very small
Seasoning:
- 1 pouch Lipton Onion Soup Mix (any flavor)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
Instructions
- Initiate by bringing water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan, creating a bubbling foundation for the hearty soup.
- Introduce chopped cabbage, onions, celery, and stewed tomatoes into the boiling water, reducing heat to a gentle simmer until vegetables become tender and translucent.
- Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, methodically breaking down the meat into small, uniform crumbles.
- Drain excess fat from the cooked beef, ensuring a lean and clean protein component for the soup.
- Elevate the soup’s flavor profile by stirring Lipton Onion Soup Mix directly into the vegetable-filled pot.
- Enhance the taste with personalized seasoning selections like salt, pepper, or garlic powder, creating a nuanced flavor landscape.
- Gently incorporate the prepared ground beef into the simmering vegetable mixture, allowing ingredients to harmonize for 3-5 minutes.
- Conduct a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
- Serve piping hot in individual bowls, presenting a comforting and nutritious meal ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, lower-fat version that’s perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Enhance the soup’s nutritional profile by adding extra vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini for increased vitamins and fiber.
- Optimize flavor development by letting the soup simmer longer, which allows the spices and ingredients to blend more deeply and create a richer taste experience.
- Make the soup more hearty by adding a handful of cooked quinoa or brown rice near the end of cooking, transforming it into a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 1665 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 130 g
- Saturated Fat: 50 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 70 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 132 g
- Cholesterol: 400 mg