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Keto Beefy Cabbage Soup

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Keto Beefy Cabbage Soup

Transport yourself to the rugged landscapes of Scandinavia with our hearty and satisfying Beefy Cabbage Soup — a traditional dish that captures the essence of Nordic cuisine. This recipe combines tender beef, hearty cabbage, and aromatic spices to create a soul-warming soup that’s perfect for chilly days or cozy evenings at home.

Spoonful of beefy cabbage soup with ground beef, wilted cabbage, and sour cream from a white bowl

With its simple yet flavorful ingredients and easy preparation, this soup is a comforting reminder of timeless traditions and hearty fare that are served in the north. Not only is it delicious, but it’s packed full of nutrients and vitamins from all of the add-ins. So why wait? Step into the north and experience a traditional homemade meal that will warm your soul and satisfy your hunger.

Yields 4 servings of Keto Beefy Cabbage Soup

The Preparation

  • 16 ounces ground beef (85/15)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 16 ounces green cabbage, shredded
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 whole bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 3 ounces leek, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

The Execution

1. Gather and prep all of your ingredients.

Ground beef, shredded cabbage, beef broth, butter, dijon mustard, tomato paste, leek, and soy sauce prepped in bowls

2. In a pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and butter, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.

Ground beef browning with melted butter in a large pot

3. Add the cabbage and continue to cook until cabbage has softened.

Shredded green cabbage stirred into browned ground beef in a pot with a wooden spoon

4. Add in the remaining ingredients (except for the leek). Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Simmer for additional 15-20 minutes.

Pouring soy sauce into cabbage soup with ground beef, tomato paste, and dijon mustard

5. Remove the bay leaves if still whole, then add the leek into the soup a few minutes before serving. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Sliced leek rings being added to simmered beefy cabbage soup in a large pot

6. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Beefy cabbage soup topped with sour cream and chopped parsley in white bowls

This makes a total of 4 servings of Keto Beefy Cabbage Soup. Each serving comes out to be 491 calories, 33.6g fats, 9g net carbs, and 34.5g protein.

NUTRITION CALORIES FAT CARBS FIBER NET CARBS PROTEIN
16 ounce ground beef (85/15) 975 68 0 0 0 84.3
3 tablespoon butter 305 34.5 0 0 0 0.4
16 ounce green cabbage 113 0.3 26.3 11.3 15 5.8
6 cup beef broth 242 7.6 0 0 0.1 39.5
2 tablespoon dijon mustard 19 1 1.8 1.3 0.6 1.2
2 tablespoon tomato paste 27 0.2 6.2 1.4 4.9 1.4
2 whole bay leaf 6 0.2 1.5 0.5 1 0.2
1 tablespoon soy sauce 8 0.1 0.8 0.1 0.7 1.3
2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 9 0 2.2 0 2.2 0
3 ounce leek 26 0.2 6.5 0.9 5.6 0.7
1/2 cup sour cream 228 22.3 5.3 0 5.3 2.8
1/4 cup fresh parsley 5 0.1 1 0.5 0.5 0.5
Totals 1965 134.5 51.6 16 35.8 137.9
Per Serving (/4) 491 33.6 12.9 4 9 34.5

Keto Beefy Cabbage Soup

This makes a total of 4 servings of Keto Beefy Cabbage Soup. Each serving comes out to be 491 calories, 33.6g fats, 9g net carbs, and 34.5g protein.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 491 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounce ground beef (85/15)
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 16 ounce green cabbage shredded
  • 6 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 whole bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 3 ounce leek finely chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Gather and prep all of your ingredients.
  • In a pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and butter, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
  • Add the cabbage and continue to cook until cabbage has softened.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients (except for the leek). Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Simmer for additional 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves if still whole, then add the leek into the soup a few minutes before serving. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 34.5gFat: 33.6g
Keyword comfort-food, egg-free, family-friendly, high-fat, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, one-pan, one-pan meals, red meat, simple & easy, simple-and-easy, stovetop, weeknight-dinner, winter

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and manufacturer labels. How we calculate nutrition →

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