Delicious Beef And Cabbage Soup | Homemade Soup | Made From Scratch | The Southern Mountain Kitchen

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while rice is often cheaper.

Cut beef into cubes and season with salt and pepper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside; add chopped onions and garlic to the pot.

Sauté onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; cook for another 5 minutes.

Return the beef to the pot; add chopped cabbage, bay leaves, and thyme.

Pour in water until ingredients are covered; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Stir in smoked paprika and vinegar; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Remove bay leaves before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.

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