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.
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 ounce ground beef
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 16 ounce green cabbage, shredded
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 ounce leek, finely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all of your ingredients.
2. In a pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and butter, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
3. Add the cabbage and continue to cook until cabbage has softened.
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.
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.
6. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!
This makes a total of 4 servings of Keto Beefy Cabbage Soup. Each serving comes out to be 518 calories, 35.3g fats, 9.3g net carbs, and 38g protein.
NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
16 ounce ground beef | 1233 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122 |
3 tablespoon butter | 305 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 |
16 ounce green cabbage | 104 | 0.3 | 25 | 8.6 | 16.4 | 5.8 |
6 cups beef broth | 101 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.6 | 16 |
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard | 19 | 1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
2 tablespoon tomato paste | 27 | 0.2 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 4.9 | 1.4 |
2 bay leaves | 1.3 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0 |
1 tablespoon soy sauce | 8.5 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce | 8.9 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 |
3 ounce leek | 26 | 0.2 | 6.5 | 0.8 | 5.7 | 0.7 |
salt and pepper | 5 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 |
1/2 cup sour cream | 228 | 22 | 5.3 | 0 | 5.3 | 2.8 |
1/4 cup fresh parsley | 5.4 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Totals | 2072.1 | 141.1 | 49.8 | 12.6 | 37.2 | 152.1 |
Per Serving (/4) | 518 | 35.3 | 12.5 | 3.2 | 9.3 | 38.0 |
Keto Beefy Cabbage Soup
Ingredients
- 16 ounce ground beef
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 16 ounce green cabbage shredded
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 ounce leek finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 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!