A comforting and hearty soup made with ground beef and a medley of vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prepare the vegetables by chopping the onion, cubing the potatoes, slicing the carrots, and chopping the celery.
Uniformly chop the vegetables for even cooking.
Add the ground beef, diced tomatoes, cabbage, onion, potatoes, carrots, celery, bay leaf, salt, thyme, basil, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
Layer the ingredients evenly for better flavor distribution.
Pour enough water into the slow cooker to cover the ingredients.
Use warm water to speed up the cooking process.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 4-5 hours.
Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain the temperature.
Stir the soup well before serving and remove the bay leaf.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve the soup in bowls and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
Add a dollop of sour cream for extra creaminess.