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    Home » Recipes » Dinner Recipes

    Beef and Cabbage Soup Recipe

    Last Updated: May 1, 2025 · Published: Apr 1, 2021 · by Seanna Borrows · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. · 12 Comments

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    Warm up with easy, budget-friendly Beef and Cabbage Soup! Ground beef and simple ingredients make a hearty dinner ready in 30 minutes.

    Image showing a white bowl of yummy beef and cabbage soup on a walnut cutting board pictured with a blue kitchen towel in upper left corner.

    This is my Mom's recipe and is a family favorite. She would often have a pot simmering on the stove for us when we got home and it made the house smell so good when we walked in the door! Another soup recipe she'd make all the time is our Chicken Soup. She really knew how to welcome us home!

    Love soup? Don't miss our delicious Pasta e Fagioli, Cheesy Potato Soup, Instant Pot Chicken Soup, or Homemade Chicken Soup.

    Image showing a ladle full of simmering Cabbage Soup with Hamburger.
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    Here's What You Need

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    Substitutions

    • Substitution Suggestion - 32 ounces of beef broth for the 4 beef bouillon cubes and 32 ounces of water for a flavorful and nutritious substitution.

    How to Make Beef and Cabbage Soup

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    Make this yummy Beef and Cabbage Soup in 4 easy steps!

    STEP 1. First, sauté 1 diced medium onion and 1 clove minced garlic in 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil until just translucent.

    STEP 2. Next, add 1 pound of ground beef to the sautéed onions and garlic and use a wooden spoon to break up the beef as it begins to brown, mixing it all together and seasoning with salt, as you go.

    STEP 3. Next, add ½ head of cabbage that has been chopped into pieces and mix that in with the sautéed onions, garlic, and beef. Cook this on medium heat until the cabbage has softened.

    STEP 4. Now, it's time to add the remaining ingredients. Stir in 1 - 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes with the juice, 2 diced celery stalks, 1 - 16 ounce can of drained kidney beans, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 4 beef bouillon cubes, and 32 ounces of water. Simmer for 20 minutes. And Enjoy!!

    Recipe Tips

    • Make Ahead Tip - This soup is even better the next day, when the flavors have had the chance to marry. So make it a day ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Meal Prep Tip - Beef and Cabbage Soup is an Easy Weeknight Dinner option. Make your weeknights easier by making this recipe ahead of time on the weekend!

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    Cabbage Soup Recipe With Hamburger

    This Tasty Recipe for Cabbage Soup With Hamburger is an Easy Weeknight Dinner you can have on the table in 30 minutes!  Try this Easy Hamburger Soup Recipe!  It's so good!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 People
    Calories: 276kcal
    Author: Seanna Borrows

    Equipment

    • stock pot
    • chefs knife
    • cutting board
    • measuring spoons
    • wooden spoon

    Ingredients 

    • 1 Medium Onion Diced
    • 1 Clove Garlic Minced
    • 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 Lb Ground Beef
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Medium Head of Cabbage Chopped
    • 1 - 28 Oz Can Diced Tomatoes with Juice
    • 2 Stalks Celery Diced
    • 1 - 16 Oz Can Kidney Beans Drained
    • 4 Beef Bouillon Cubes
    • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Salt
    • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 32 Oz Water
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    Instructions

    • Sauté. First, sauté onion, garlic, and celery in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until just translucent.
      1 Medium Onion, 1 Clove Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 Stalks Celery
    • Brown Beef. Brown 1 Lb of ground beef with the onions and garlic.  Use a wooden spoon to break up the beef as it begins to brown, mixing it in with the sautéed onions.  Continue stirring until all the beef has browned.  Taste the meat and make sure its tasty at this point.  If it's bland, add more salt to taste.
      1 Lb Ground Beef, 1 Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder, ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, ½ Teaspoon Garlic Salt
    • Add Cabbage. Next, add ½ head of cabbage that has been chopped into pieced and mix that in with the sautéed onions and ground beef and cook together until the cabbage has softened.  Add a sprinkle or two of salt as you go.
      ½ Medium Head of Cabbage
    • Add Remaining Ingredients and Simmer. Now, It's time to add the remaining ingredients.  Stir them together until well combined.  Simmer for 20 - 30 minutes and it's ready to eat!  Enjoy!
      1 - 28 Oz Can Diced Tomatoes, 1 - 16 Oz Can Kidney Beans, 4 Beef Bouillon Cubes, 32 Oz Water

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    Notes

    Substitutions

    32 oz of of beef broth may be substituted for the 4 beef bouillon cubes and 32 oz of water in this recipe.

    Meal Prep Suggestions

    Beef and Cabbage Soup is an easy weeknight dinner option.  Make your weeknights easier by making this recipe ahead of time on the weekend and freeze it in portion sized containers.

    Storage Suggestions

    This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-6 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1706mg | Potassium: 916mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. Connie says

      February 16, 2025 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      My husband is a cabbage fanatic. He found this recipe and asked me to make it tonight. I didn't have beef bouillon but I did have vegetable bouillon so i used that instead, and just because I had a lot of carrots I added 2 diced carrots. WE WERE AMAZED!!!! This recipe is definitely a keeper! Thank you so very much!

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      • Seanna Borrows says

        February 17, 2025 at 5:09 pm

        So great to hear Connie! There's just something about cabbage and ground beef together that is so good. The carrots sound perfect, too!

        Reply
    2. Marilyn says

      January 23, 2023 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent soup —- my very favorite!! Thanks for sharing .

      Reply
      • Seanna Borrows says

        January 23, 2023 at 5:21 pm

        Thanks so much Marilyn! I'm so happy to hear!

        Reply
    3. Steve Daily says

      March 31, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      Changed it a bit

      Substitute ground turkey
      Added 2 c large dice carrots

      Instant Pot for 20 minutes, npr 10 minutes

      FOR WW this is 3 personal points but I picked up 6 free points for all the veggies....a win all around!

      Reply
      • Seanna says

        April 01, 2022 at 7:05 am

        Hey Steve. Sounds good! So glad this was a win with you.

        Reply
    4. Laura says

      April 22, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this recipe! I make cabbage soup all the time. I know it's super old school but I still love it! I never ever thought of putting meat in it!! I'm so glad I tried it. I'll be making this again.

      Reply
      • Seanna says

        April 23, 2021 at 9:18 am

        Thanks so much Laura. I'm so glad you liked it! It's one of my mom's recipes and a total family favorite!

        Reply
    5. Russ Borrows says

      April 01, 2021 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Love this hamburger-based soup! It is a family favorite that we are always craving.

      Reply
      • Seanna says

        April 01, 2021 at 7:04 pm

        Thanks Russ! You're the best!

        Reply
    6. Lisa Hatfield says

      April 01, 2021 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is SO good! Seanna, this recipe has become a family favorite. So wholesome and tasty, and it freezes so well.

      Reply
      • Seanna says

        April 01, 2021 at 6:46 pm

        That makes my day! I am so happy you like it!

        Reply
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