Meaty Cabbage Soup (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 small head cabbage, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown the meat
   
   • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
   • Drain excess fat.
3. Add ingredients to slow cooker
   
   • Place chopped cabbage in the slow cooker.
   • Add cooked beef, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth.
5. Season
   
   • Add Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
7. Cook
   
   • Low: 6–7 hours
   • High: 3–4 hours
9. Serve
   
   • Stir well before serving.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Optional Add-Ins

• 1 cup green beans
• ½ cup rice or barley
• Red pepper flakes for heat

Tips

• This soup tastes even better the next day.
• It freezes very well for meal prep.
• Top with fresh parsley or grated parmesan for extra flavor.