Description
Cozy Polish cabbage soup warms hungry souls with its rich, comforting blend of tender vegetables and savory broth. Home cooks savor this classic dish that brings European culinary traditions right to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 large cabbage, roughly chopped
- 2 small onions, diced
- 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
Protein:
- 12 pounds (5.4 kilograms) ground beef
Flavor Enhancers and Liquids:
- 2 cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 pouch Lipton Onion Soup Mix (any flavor)
- Water (enough to fill pot halfway)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Paprika (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat water in a large saucepan until it reaches a rolling boil, creating the foundation for a nutritious soup.
- Gently cascade chopped cabbage, onions, celery, and stewed tomatoes into the bubbling liquid, reducing temperature to a gentle simmer.
- Allow vegetables to soften and release their flavors, transforming the broth into a rich, aromatic base over 20-25 minutes.
- Simultaneously, prepare ground beef in a separate skillet, breaking it into delicate crumbles and cooking thoroughly until no pink remains.
- Carefully drain excess fat from the meat to ensure a leaner, healthier soup composition.
- Infuse the vegetable broth with Lipton Onion Soup Mix and selected herbs and spices, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Incorporate the perfectly cooked ground beef into the simmering vegetable mixture, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop a deep, complex taste.
- Let the soup continue to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Perform a final seasoning evaluation, adjusting salt, pepper, or herbs to achieve the ideal flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming, nutrient-packed soup into bowls and serve immediately for maximum enjoyment and warmth.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the soup’s hearty texture and protein content.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium Lipton Onion Soup Mix and selecting salt-free spices to create a heart-healthy alternative.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like carrots or bell peppers, boosting fiber and vitamin content without compromising the soup’s rich flavor profile.
- Freeze individual portions in airtight containers for quick, convenient meals during busy weeks, ensuring the soup stays fresh and delicious for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg