Italian Veggie Beef Soup

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings (4 quarts)

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023
My sweet father-in-law, Pop Pop, would bring this chunky soup to our house when we were under the weather. We like it so much, we take it to our own friends who need comfort. It always does the trick. —Sue Webb, Reisterstown, Maryland
Italian Veggie Beef Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth

Directions

  1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook ground beef and onions over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain.
  2. Add cabbage, mixed vegetables, tomatoes, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until cabbage is crisp-tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

Can you freeze Italian Veggie Beef Soup?

Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 159 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.