Cabbage Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon oil (your choice)
• 1 lb ground beef (Faithway Cattle recommended)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 (14 oz) pouch beef bone broth (Faithway Cattle recommended)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté the Base: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
2. Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
3. Add Veggies & Broth: Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 3 minutes. Then add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth, mixing everything together.
4. Season: Add the cooked rice, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover. Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the rice is tender and the veggies are cooked through.
6. Final Touches: Taste the soup and adjust with extra salt or pepper if needed.

Health Benefits of Bone Broth: One of the key ingredients in this soup is the high-quality beef bone broth from Faithway Cattle. Made from pasture-raised cattle, their bone broth is rich in collagen, amino acids, and minerals that support overall health. Collagen is great for promoting healthy joints, skin, and hair, and it can even help improve gut health. The gelatin found in bone broth supports digestion and may aid in healing the gut lining. Additionally, Faithway’s pasture-raised cattle are raised in a healthy, natural environment, ensuring that their bone broth is free from hormones, antibiotics, and other harmful additives often found in conventional beef products.

Optional Notes:

• Want a spicy kick? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the dried herbs.
• Make it ahead: Prepare the soup up to step 5, then cool and refrigerate. Reheat before serving.
• This soup pairs wonderfully with whole-grain bread or a light salad.

Enjoy!
Vanessa "The Beef Chick"