Here’s a complete Meaty Cabbage Soup recipe — hearty, comforting, keto-friendly, and perfect for meal prep 🍲🥬
🍲 Meaty Cabbage Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Servings: 6
This soup is rich, filling, and low-carb — packed with protein and flavor while staying light and nourishing.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if meat is lean)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes, sugar-free)
- 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes, parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the meat
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat
- Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes
- Add garlic and ground beef
- Cook until beef is browned; drain excess fat
2️⃣ Build the soup
- Stir in paprika, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt
- Add cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth
3️⃣ Simmer
- Bring to a boil
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25–30 minutes until cabbage is tender
4️⃣ Taste & serve
- Adjust salt and spices
- Garnish with parsley if desired
- Serve hot
🥗 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Protein: 20 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbs: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Net Carbs: ~5 g
✅ Keto & low-carb friendly
✅ High-protein
✅ Very filling & budget-friendly
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Crockpot: Brown meat first, then cook on LOW 5–6 hours
- Extra creamy: add ¼ cup cream cheese or heavy cream
- Spicy: add cayenne or hot sauce
- More veggies: add celery, zucchini, or cauliflower
- Meal prep: lasts 4 days in fridge, freezes well
