Unstuffed Cabbage Soup

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This hearty unstuffed cabbage soup is based on my favorite stuffed cabbage recipe, but is much easier and faster to make. The tangy, slightly sweet, rich broth is one of our family's favorites.

Submitted by catzquiltz
Published on March 5, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 3 smoked sausage links, sliced

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper

  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper

  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced

  • 6 cups beef broth

  • 1 (16 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes

  • 1 head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges

  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced

  • 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat a Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and sausage in the hot pot until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease, reserving 2 tablespoons.

  2. Add onion and bell peppers to the same pot with meat drippings. Saute over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until all vegetables are slightly softened and fragrant, being careful not to burn, about 1 minute more. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, cabbage, and carrots.

  3. Combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, tarragon, and Worcestershire in a separate bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved and add to the pot along with red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer until cabbage is cooked and flavors have melded, about 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277 Calories
13g Fat
24g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 1162mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 70mg 78%
Calcium 103mg 8%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 662mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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