Low Carb Cabbage Roll Soup
Low carb • Sugar-free unstuffed cabbage roll soup — 30 minutes, six bowls
This is low-carb cabbage roll soup, not a rice-stuffed pot. Ground beef, cabbage, tomato, and a little carrot simmer in one pot until the broth is red and the cabbage is tender, like the bowl in the photo. Thirty minutes. No rice, no sugar.
Six bowls. One bowl is one serving. Keep the carrot measured or the carbs jump.
Bowls: 6
Why you’ll love this soup
- 20g protein per bowl — beef is the pot
- 6g net carbs — cabbage instead of rice
- About 30 minutes, one pot
- Tomato broth, tender cabbage, like the photo
- No boxed mix, no sugar
- It tastes like cabbage rolls without the wrapping
Health notes
- Protein: High for soup. Ground beef carries the bowl.
- Lower carb than classic cabbage rolls: No rice. Close to keto-zero at 6g net.
- Six bowls: Macros are per bowl, not the pot.
- Rice, extra carrot, or sweet tomato sauce will jump the carbs. Keep the carrot measured.
Key element — brown the beef, then simmer the cabbage
Raw beef clouds the broth. Brown and drain it first. Add onion, celery, a measured carrot, cabbage, no-sugar tomatoes, and broth. Simmer until the cabbage is tender but not mush, like the photo.
Diabetic-Friendly
Low Carb Cabbage Roll Soup
- Prep10 min
- Cook20 min
- Total30 min
- Calories210 kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brown. Cook beef in a pot until no pink remains. Drain extra fat.
- Aromatics. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook 4 minutes.
- Build. Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, broth, paprika, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Cabbage. Add cabbage. Simmer 12 to 15 minutes until tender but not mush.
- Finish. Pull the bay leaf. Add parsley. Taste salt. One bowl is one serving, like the photo.
Notes & Tips
- Drain the beef. Greasy broth tastes flat.
- Keep carrot to 1/2 cup. Extra carrot jumps the carbs.
- No-sugar tomatoes only. Sweet sauce adds sugar.
- Stop while the cabbage still has bite. Overcooked cabbage turns soggy.
- A splash of vinegar at the end brightens the tomato.
Variations & serving ideas
- Turkey: Same 1 lb if you want a leaner pot.
- Kale: Stir in a handful at the end for extra greens.
- Rice or sweet tomato sauce: Skip them. That is how carbs jump.
- Spicy: Add 1/2 tsp chili flake with the paprika.
- Creamy: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream at the end.
- Pork: Swap half the beef for ground pork.
- Instant pot: Brown on sauté, then pressure 6 minutes and quick release.
Storage
- Eat now: Best (While the cabbage still has bite)
- Refrigerator: Up to 4 days (Reheat to a simmer)
- Freezer: Up to 2 months (Cabbage softens after thaw)
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Total fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Is this soup keto-friendly?
Yes, close. About 6g net per bowl with cabbage and no rice. Skip extra carrot and sweet sauce.
Why is it watery?
The cabbage cooked too long, or you added extra broth. Simmer uncovered a few minutes to reduce.
Can I add rice?
Rice adds carbs. Stay with cabbage so each bowl stays at about 6g net.
Why is the broth pale?
The tomato paste was skipped. Cook it 1 minute with the aromatics first.
Do I have to add carrot?
A measured 1/2 cup matches the photo. Extra carrot raises carbs.
How do I store leftovers?
Fridge up to 4 days. Reheat to a simmer. Freeze up to 2 months.
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