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Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup with Hamburger: Cozy Family Dinner

Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup with Hamburger
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This Crockpot Cabbage Soup with Hamburger is a hearty, healthy, and easy slow cooker meal packed with vegetables, ground beef, and beans. Full of flavor and ideal for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 ribs celery, diced
  • 3 cups cut green beans (frozen is fine)
  • 1/2 head of green cabbage, cored and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 lb. ground beef, cooked and excess fat drained (or substitute with an additional can of beans)
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder (optional)
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley, rosemary, or thyme

Instructions

1. Place onions, carrots, celery, green beans, cabbage, and garlic in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.

2. Top with cooked ground beef and drained kidney beans.

3. Add brown sugar, salt, pepper, chili powder, bay leaf, and curry powder if using.

4. Pour in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and water. Stir to combine.

5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until vegetables are tender.

6. Remove the bay leaf. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste—Italian herbs, thyme, or basil are great additions.

Add more water at the end for a thinner soup, or omit for a thicker texture.

This soup freezes well. Cool completely and store in airtight containers for up to 2 months.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3–5 days and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/slow-cooker-cabbage-soup-with-hamburger/