Ingredients
1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrot
28 oz can diced or crushed tomatoes
5 cups chopped green cabbage
4 cups beef stock, canned* or homemade
2 bay leaves
Instructions
Assuming your electric pressure cooker has a saute option, or if using the Instant Pot, press the saute button and let the pressure cooker get very hot, when hot spray with oil, add the ground beef and salt and cook until browned breaking the meat up into small pieces as it cooks, 3 to 4 minutes.
When browned, add the onion, celery and carrots and saute 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, cabbage, beef stock and bay leaves, lock the lid cook high pressure 20 minutes.
Let the steam release naturally. Remove bay leaves and serve. Makes 11 cups.
Stove top:
Follow the same directions as above in a large pot or Dutch oven, cook covered low 40 minutes.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Using 90% lean ground beef keeps the fat content low while still delivering rich, meaty flavor throughout every bowl.
- Green cabbage adds bulk, fiber, and a subtle sweetness that holds up beautifully during pressure cooking without turning mushy.
- Canned diced or crushed tomatoes provide a deep, tangy base that melds perfectly with the beef stock for a robust broth.
- Bay leaves infuse the soup with a subtle herbal complexity — just remember to remove them before serving.
- Kosher salt added directly to the beef as it browns helps season the meat deeply from the start, building layers of flavor.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a strong dose of protein from the lean ground beef, supporting muscle maintenance and satiety.
- Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable rich in vitamin C and fiber, contributing to digestive health and immune support.
- Beef stock adds collagen and minerals while keeping sodium in check when using a low-sodium variety.
- Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to heart and cellular health.
- At roughly 220 calories per serving, this soup is a filling, nutrient-dense option that fits well into a calorie-conscious diet.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories220
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat8 g72 g11.11%
- Saturated Fat3 g20 g15%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g
- Monounsaturated Fat3.5 g
- Cholesterol55 mg300 mg18.33%
- Sodium780 mg2300 mg33.91%
- Total Carbohydrate14 g275 g5.09%
- Dietary Fiber4 g28 g14.29%
- Total Sugars7 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein22 g50 g44%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)4 mcg20 mcg20%
- Calcium90 mg1300 mg6.92%
- Iron3.5 mg18 mg19.44%
- Potassium820 mg4700 mg17.45%
- Vitamin A1800 mcg900 mcg200%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)28 mg90 mg31.11%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1 mg15 mg6.67%
- Vitamin K55 mcg120 mcg45.83%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.12 mg1.2 mg10%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.2 mg1.3 mg15.38%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)4.5 mg16 mg28.13%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.45 mg1.7 mg26.47%
- Folate48 mcg400 mcg12%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)1.8 mcg2.4 mcg75%
- Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.6 mg5 mg12%
- Choline90 mg550 mg16.36%
- Phosphorus230 mg1250 mg18.4%
- Iodine6 mcg150 mcg4%
- Magnesium38 mg420 mg9.05%
- Zinc4.8 mg11 mg43.64%
- Selenium18 mcg55 mcg32.73%
- Copper0.15 mg0.9 mg16.67%
- Manganese0.25 mg2.3 mg10.87%
- Chromium3 mcg35 mcg8.57%
- Molybdenum8 mcg45 mcg17.78%
- Chloride320 mg2300 mg13.91%
