4cupsshredded cabbage, 1 small cabbage (10 ounce bag)
Instructions
Cook the meat:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook for 7 to 10 minutes while breaking up the meat as you go. Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat onto a plate, leaving most of the drippings behind. You can also wipe down the pot, especially if you have lean meat that has released a lot of water, and add a little oil before the next step
Sauté aromatics:
Add the onions, celery, and carrots and saute for 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent and tender. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Sauté the spices for 1 more minute.
Combine:
Add the cooked meat back in, the pureed tomatoes, and the tomato paste. Stir to dissolve the tomato paste, then add the broth or stock. Bring the soup to a boil, then add the cabbage and stir. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the soup for 20 minutes.