Description
This Low Carb Cabbage Soup is a nutritious, keto-friendly, and comforting meal perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Packed with fiber-rich cabbage, savory broth, and flavorful spices, this soup is low in carbs, yet filling and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced (optional for slightly higher carbs)
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, no sugar added
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Cook the Soup:
- Stir in shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Finish & Serve:
- Stir in lemon juice for added brightness.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Storage:
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg