Soupe de Chou à la Viande Hachée

Sure! 🥣 Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly recipe for Soupe de Chou à la Viande Hachée (Cabbage Soup with Ground Meat) — full of flavor, healthy, and easy to make.

🧾 Soupe de Chou à la Viande Hachée (Cabbage Soup with Ground Meat)

🍽️ Servings

4–5 people

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cooking: 35 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes

🧂 Ingredients

• 300g ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
• 1 small green cabbage (about ½ kg), chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 1 tbsp tomato paste)
• 1 potato, peeled and diced (optional)
• 1 liter (4 cups) of water or broth (chicken or beef)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp paprika (optional)
• ½ tsp cumin (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

🍳 Instructions – Step by Step

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Wash and chop all the vegetables: cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, and potato (if using).
Mince the onion and garlic.

Step 2: Cook the Meat

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft (about 3 minutes).
3. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
4. Add the ground meat and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
   • Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
   • Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Add Vegetables

1. Add the chopped carrots and tomatoes (or tomato paste).
2. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
3. Add the cabbage and potato cubes.
4. Mix everything well with the meat.

Step 4: Add Liquid

1. Pour in the water or broth.
2. Add paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir, cover, and bring to a boil.

Step 5: Simmer

1. Once it starts boiling, lower the heat to medium-low.
2. Let it simmer for 25–30 minutes until the cabbage is tender and flavors blend.

Step 6: Taste and Serve

1. Taste and adjust seasoning (salt or pepper).
2. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
3. Serve hot with a slice of bread or toast. 🥖

🌿 Tips

• You can add a few chili flakes for a spicy version.
• For a lighter soup, skip the potato.

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days — it tastes even better the next day!