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shoney's bean and beef cabbage soup

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Jean Goss
@gossjean
Beaumont, TX

This is my own 'creation' trying to copy the cabbage/bean/beef soup that was a signature dish at Shoney's, hope you enjoy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This hearty cabbage soup is full of flavor! Along with the red beans, the mixture of ground meat and sausage gives this soup a unique flavor. If you're not a fan of spice I'd suggest leaving the Rotel out, it adds a kick. All the fresh veggies are what really make this soup yummy. Adding the cabbage at the end keeps it from getting too soggy. Great as a meal alone or paired with a sandwich.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 3 Hr
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shoney's bean and beef cabbage soup

  • 1 bag
    red kidney beans, soaked and drained
  • 1 lb
    ground beef, browned and drained
  • 1/2 lb
    ground sausage, browned and drained
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 md
    bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 stalk
    celery, chopped
  • 3 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 1 md
    cabbage, chopped
  • 28 oz
    can of chopped tomatoes
  • 10 oz
    Rotel tomatoes
  • 8 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 4 oz
    tomato paste
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • seasonings of choice (basil, oregano, etc)

How To Make shoney's bean and beef cabbage soup

Test Kitchen Tips
Our seasoning of choice was 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Also, we did add water during the cooking process while the soup cooked down.
  • 1
    Rinse beans and pick out any broken or bad beans. Soak the beans for two hours and drain.
  • 2
    Cook the beans until almost done according to the package.
  • 3
    Brown the ground beef and sausage and drain.
  • 4
    Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook about 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Add this and your cans of tomatoes to the bean pot.
  • 6
    Season to your personal taste.
  • 7
    Cook about an hour longer. When beans are tender, mash some of the beans along the sides of the pot to get a thicker soup.
  • 8
    Add the chopped cabbage and simmer twenty more minutes. Serve warm with fresh toasted homemade croutons!
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