Hamburger and Cabbage Soup Recipe/ Roasted Garlic Recipe/ Twisted Mikes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon cubes are a cost-effective alternative.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense, while collard greens are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is generally less expensive.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut off the top fourth of a garlic clove and rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper; wrap in aluminum foil and roast for 40-45 minutes.

Brown ground beef in a pan until cooked through.

Dice one onion and chop two cups of baby carrots and celery; add to a pot with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Slice half a head of cabbage into half-inch slices and add to the pot.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes, 2 teaspoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 48 ounces of chicken stock to the pot.

Add the browned ground beef to the pot and stir; bring to a boil.

Cut the french baguette into serving sizes and place in the oven to warm alongside the garlic.

Serve the soup with roasted garlic and baguette.

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