Rustic Beef, Lentil, and Cabbage Soup
Rustic Beef, Lentil, and Cabbage Soup is rich and comforting, with tender red lentils, savory ground beef, and sweet cabbage simmered in a tomato-beef broth. Herbs like thyme and oregano add warmth while garlic and onion build depth. Serve this cozy bowl for a satisfying weeknight dinner or to warm up on chilly evenings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rustic Beef, Lentil, and Cabbage Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, combine the broth, carrots, celery, and lentils; bring to a boil.
- 2
Boil for 5 minutes, then lower the heat to low.
- 3
Stir in the cabbage, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- 4
Cover and simmer until the vegetables and lentils are fully cooked, about 45 minutes.
- 5
While the soup simmers, heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned and crumbly and the onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 7
Drain the fat from the skillet, then add the contents to the soup.
- 8
Serve.
- Calories 314.43 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 20.1 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 24.04 g 9%
- Total Fat 16.03 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 6.26 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 54.3 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 628.52 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 9.15 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 7.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 91.48 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.63 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 762.74 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 105.85 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 35.3 mg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rustic Beef, Lentil, and Cabbage Soup is an American soup recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 314.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rustic Beef, Lentil, and Cabbage Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Rustic Beef, Lentil, and Cabbage Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Rustic Beef, Lentil, and Cabbage Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Rustic Beef, Lentil, and Cabbage Soup?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 314.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rustic Beef, Lentil, and Cabbage Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Rustic Beef, Lentil, and Cabbage Soup healthy?
- Rustic Beef, Lentil, and Cabbage Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 314.43 calories and 20.1 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 628.52 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.26 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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