This Keto Meaty Cabbage Soup has a hearty and flavorful texture. We prepare this meaty soup with green cabbage, onion, garlic, celery, mushrooms, zucchini, tomato paste, beef broth, olive oil, butter, ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, oregano, and fresh parsley. This meaty soup contains approximately 335 calories and only 6 g of net carbs. This meaty soup takes about 50 minutes to prepare. This Keto Meaty Cabbage Soup is ideal for lunch, dinner, family meals, weekly meal prep, cozy winter evenings, or busy weeknights. You can serve this meaty soup with Keto Garlic Bread, Keto Cloud Bread, Garlic Butter Broccoli, Caesar Salad, or Creamed Spinach.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Course: Main Course, Soup
- Overall Duration: 50 minutes
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: 6
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Method: Stovetop
TOOLS:
- Ladle
- Soup pot
- Chopping board
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- Two lbs. ground beef
- Olive oil, two tbsp.
- One onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 6 cups green cabbage
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1 zucchini
- Two tbsp. tomato paste
- One tsp. sea salt
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
GROUND BEEF:
- We use ground beef because it provides a rich flavor and hearty texture. As a substitute, you can use ground turkey, chicken thighs, ground pork, or lamb.
OLIVE OIL:
- We utilize olive oil to sauté the ingredients and add healthy fats. Alternatively, you can use avocado oil, butter, beef tallow, or bacon grease.
GREEN CABBAGE:
- Green cabbage gives this soup a tender texture and mild sweetness. As a replacement, you can use Napa cabbage or Savoy cabbage.
ONION:
- Onion adds natural sweetness and savory flavor to the soup. Instead, you can use shallots or onion flakes.
GARLIC:
- Garlic provides an aromatic and savory taste. As an alternative, you can use ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
MUSHROOMS:
- We use mushrooms for their earthy flavor and meaty texture. Instead, you can use cremini mushrooms or simply omit them.
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini adds extra vegetables while keeping the soup low in carbs. As a substitute, use cauliflower, broccoli, or spinach.
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE:
- Worcestershire sauce enhances the savory flavor of the soup.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm olive oil in the pot over medium-high flame.
- Cook the ground beef till it gets brown, then crumble it and drain extra moisture completely.
- Then cook onion, celery, mushrooms, and garlic for 5 minutes, then tomato paste for one minute.
- Add beef broth, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, oregano, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Boil the ingredients, then simmer for 30 minutes after covering over low flame.
- Add butter and adjust the seasoning, then garnish the dish with parsley.
TIPS:
- Avoid cooking the cabbage so much to get the pleasant texture.
- Simmer the ingredients a little longer for a richer broth.
- Include shredded cheddar cheese on top to get the extra richness.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes if you want to add heat to the meal.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAD:
- Garlic Bread
- Cloud Bread
- Dinner Rolls
- Cheddar Biscuits
- Almond Flour Bread
SALADS:
- Caesar Salad
- Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Spinach Salad
- Greek Salad
- Arugula Salad
SIDE DISHES:
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Garlic Butter Broccoli
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Creamed Spinach
- Zucchini Noodles
TOPPINGS:
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Crispy Bacon Bits
- Sour Cream
- Sliced Avocado
DRINKS:
- Sparkling Water
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Lemon Water
- Bulletproof Coffee
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put this meaty soup in an enclosed dish and stock it for 3 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store this meaty soup for just three months.
FAQs:
Will we prepare this meaty soup without dairy?
- Yes, you can use avocado or olive oil as a different choice for butter.
May we include additional veggies?
- Yes, you can use zucchini, cauliflower, spinach, and broccoli.
Could we prepare this meaty soup earlier?
- Yes, you can make this meaty soup beforehand, as it freezes for about 3 months.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 335 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 760 mg
Total Carbs: 9 g
Protein: 22 g
Fat: 24 g
Net Carbs: 6 g
Fiber: 3 g
Portion Size: 1½ cups