Corned Beef and Cabbage (Printable)

Tender corned beef and crisp cabbage united in a savory vegetable broth for warm, satisfying meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb cooked corned beef, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 ribs celery, sliced
06 - 1 small head green cabbage, cored and chopped (about 5 cups)
07 - 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced

→ Broth & Seasonings

08 - 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
12 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Heat a small drizzle of oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Add sliced carrots, celery, and diced potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to begin softening.
03 - Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 3 minutes until slightly wilted.
04 - Pour in the beef broth. Add bay leaf, dried thyme, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine.
05 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
06 - Add the diced or shredded corned beef to the pot. Simmer for an additional 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste broth and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
08 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses up leftover corned beef so nothing goes to waste
  • The broth gets incredibly rich from simmering with all those vegetables
  • Makes the house smell amazing while it bubbles away
02 -
  • Resist the urge to add extra salt until after the corned beef has simmered for a while, since it releases quite a bit of sodium
  • The soup tastes even better the next day, so make it ahead if you can
  • If the broth seems too thin, mash a few potato pieces against the side of the pot
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly
  • If your corned beef was particularly salty, rinse it quickly under water before adding it to the soup

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