Crock Pot Stuffed Cabbage Soup

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Crock Pot Stuffed Cabbage Soup
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Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hrs

Ready In

8 hrs 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs 90 % lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs very lean stew meat
1 onion , finely chopped
28 ounces tomato juice or 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
2 beef bouillon cubes
2/3 cup barley ( using barley instead of rice helps cut down on carbs ) or 2/3 cup rice , rinsed & uncooked ( using barley instead of rice helps cut down on carbs )
2 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute
2 -3 teaspoons sweet paprika
6 -12 garlic cloves , minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 lbs cabbage , coarsely chopped
3 cans beef broth

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
292
Sugar
14g
Fat
13g
This Crock Pot Stuffed Cabbage Soup is a delicious and hearty comfort food perfect for cold winter nights. With a combination of ground beef, barley or rice, and fresh vegetables packed into a flavorful tomato broth, this soup is loaded with nutrition and perfect for those looking for a healthy and filling meal. Adding a little Tabasco sauce gives it a nice spicy kick.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet.
2.Add onion and ground beef, cook over medium heat until the meat is browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
3.Remove from heat and stir in garlic, Splenda, sweet paprika, pepper, and Tabasco sauce.
4.Meanwhile, pour tomato juice or crushed tomatoes into crockpot and stir in beef bouillon cubes.
5.Add barley or rice and cabbage.
6.Finally, add the beef mixture and beef broth to the crockpot. Mix well.
7.Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.

PROS

This soup is a healthy and delicious way to get in your daily dose of vegetables and protein.

The use of barley instead of rice helps reduce carbohydrates and add extra fiber.

CONS

This soup may not be ideal for those who do not enjoy the taste and texture of cooked cabbage.

It may also contain high levels of sodium due to the use of bouillon cubes and canned broth.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cabbage is a low calorie vegetable high in Vitamin C and fiber which aids in digestion.
It also contains phytonutrients which have been associated with reducing inflammation and preventing certain cancers.
Lean ground beef is a great source of protein and iron which is important for building muscle and maintaining healthy blood levels.

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