Low Sodium Cabbage & Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 32 ounces kidney beans, undrained
• 1 head cabbage, chopped
• 48 ounces diced tomatoes (keep liquid)
• 32 ounces beef broth (low or no salt added)
• chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

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   1. In large pot or dutch oven, brown beef and onion.

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   2. Add all ingredients except parsley.

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   3. Bring to boil.

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   4. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occassionaly to prevent sticking.

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   5. You may add water if you want soup thinner if beef flavor is too strong.

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   6. Ladle in bowl, garnish with parsley to serve.

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   7. This can also be made in a crockpot by halving the recipe.