Keto Beef and Cabbage Soup
Alright, let’s clear the air—there’s no actual beef here, darling. This is plant-based brilliance dressed up as keto comfort food. We’re serving bold cabbage realness with all the richness of a meaty soup, minus the cow drama. It’s hearty, spicy, low-carb, and ready to sass your hunger into submission. So go ahead, impress your macros and your taste buds. And no, you don’t need beef to feel strong—just flavor, fiber, and fierce soup energy. This bowl brings all the umami goodness without sending any animals into emotional distress. You’re welcome.
Keto Beef and Cabbage Soup
A plant-based, keto-friendly soup that tastes beefy, feels cozy, and pairs beautifully with fuzzy socks and judgmental looks.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups chopped textured vegetable protein TVP
- 3 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 ½ cups diced tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar optional, for extra zing
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant like gossip at brunch.
- Add TVP and stir for 2 minutes until it looks like beef but feels like justice.
- Mix in chopped cabbage, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir like you mean it.
- Pour in broth, then add spices, tamari, and vinegar. Let it all simmer together in harmony.
- Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, until cabbage is soft and TVP soaks up all the drama.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot like your last Instagram post.
Notes
🧾 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 25%
- Vitamin C: 40%
- Vitamin K: 60%
- Folate: 35%
- Potassium: 20%
💁♀️ Tips & Extra Sass
- Add red pepper flakes if you enjoy a little chaos.
- Swap cabbage for kale if you’re feeling bougie.
- Make it in a slow cooker and call yourself a domestic goddess.
- Store leftovers in glass containers—because you’re classy like that.
- Don’t skip the vinegar—it adds just enough bite to keep things interesting.
