Description
Enjoy all the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the hassle of rolling! This Low Carb Cabbage Roll Soup is a hearty, one-pot meal loaded with tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato broth. By swapping rice for cauliflower rice, this recipe remains strictly gluten-free and keto-friendly while staying incredibly filling.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium head green cabbage, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped (optional, omit for strict keto)
4 cups beef broth (ensure gluten-free)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Brown Meat: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, crumbling the meat with a spoon, until the beef is browned and the onions are soft (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Simmer: Add the chopped cabbage, carrots (if using), diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, beef broth, and the bay leaf. Stir well to combine. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
4. Add Cauliflower: Stir in the riced cauliflower. Simmer uncovered for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
5. Finish: Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Meat Options: You can substitute half the beef with Italian sausage for extra flavor.
Gluten-Free Note: Always double-check your beef broth and tomato sauce labels to ensure they are certified gluten-free.
Make Ahead: This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing: This soup freezes well. Let it cool completely, then freeze in portion-sized containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 55