Beef Cabbage Soup

Beef Cabbage Soup 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion chopped 1 pound rib eye or scotch fillet steak, cut into 1-inch pieces (trimmed of visible fat) 1 stalk celery chopped 2 large carrots peeled and diced 1 small green cabbage chopped into bite-sized pieces 4 cloves garlic minced 6 cups beef stock or broth 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley plus more to serve 2 teaspoons each dried thyme and dried rosemary (or dried basil and oregano) 2 teaspoons onion or garlic powder Salt and freshly-cracked black pepper to taste Heat oil in a large pot over medium-heat, add the beef and sear one all sides until browned all over (they don't need to be cooked through). Then add the onions and cook until transparent (about 3-4 minutes). Add the celery and carrots to the pan, mixing through the flavors in the pot. Cook while mixing occasionally for about 3-4 minutes, then add the cabbage and cook for a further 5 minutes until beginning to soften; add in the garlic, and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute), mixing all ingredients through. Add the stock (or broth), parsley, dried herbs, and onion or garlic powder; mixing well. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and cover, with a lid. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cabbage and carrots are soft. Season with salt and pepper, and add in a little extra dried herbs, if needed. Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley (if desired). Notes ~ Beef Cabbage Soup can be refrigerated once cooled in air tight containers for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.