Mom's Cabbage & Beef Soup (clean, oil-free)
Can't take the credit mom made this one and it's not your grandma's cabbage soup recipe 👀
Nothing beats a warm, hearty bowl of soup when you want pure comfort food without any of the bloat. 🍲✨
Cooked up a big batch of this clean, oil-free Cabbage & Beef Soup today, and it turned out incredible. Super rich, loaded with tender veggies, and seasoned with a homemade herb blend that beats any store-bought packet.
Here's the breakdown (makes 4 generous meal-prep servings): 👇
The Base & Veggies:
16 oz extra-lean ground beef (93%+) or ground turkey breast, browned dry & drained
1 large head green cabbage, chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) clean diced or crushed tomatoes (zero oil/sugar)
3–4 ribs celery, chopped + 2 small yellow onions, diced + 4 cloves garlic, minced
4–6 cups water or fat-free bone broth
The Homemade Seasoning Blend:
1 tbsp dried onion flakes
1 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
1 to 1.5 tsp Celtic sea salt + 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Optional kick: a few dashes of original Tabasco 🌶️
The Quick Method:
Brown and crumble the meat in a hot skillet with zero added oil; drain well and set aside.
In a large stockpot, combine cabbage, onions, celery, tomatoes, and garlic. Pour in broth/water to cover veggies about 3/4 full.
Bring to a boil, drop to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until veggies soften.
Stir in the meat and homemade seasoning blend. Simmer uncovered for another 10–15 minutes so the flavors lock in.
I added a dollop of zero fat Greek yogurt for a creamy texture and some Wasa crackers for some crunch
High protein, anti-inflammatory, and completely filling. Perfect for easy grab-and-go lunches this week! 😋💪
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