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Keto Cabbage Soup

This keto cabbage soup is a hearty, satisfying meal for colder days. It is a naturally low carb German cabbage soup recipe that I learned from my mother. This flavourful soup takes only 5 minutes to prep and it is just 7.3g net carbs.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 362 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups kielbasa sausage 300g, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion 100g, diced
  • 1 cup carrots 130g, diced
  • 1 cup celery 130g, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups white cabbage 400g, finely shredded, cups packed (½ medium cabbage)
  • ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 juniper berries optional, but recommended
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 6 cups chicken stock 1.5 litres
  • 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
To Serve
  • 3 tablespoon parsley finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan or skillet on medium heat. Add ½ of the olive oil and sauté the cubed kielbasa sausage for 3 - 4 minutes until crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the pan and sauté the diced onion, carrot and celery for 3 - 4 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the minced garlic for 1 further minute.
  3. Now add the shredded cabbage, salt and pepper and saute for 1 - 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the juniper berries, bay leaves and thyme. Simmer on a low heat for 20 - 25 mins uncovered. Add in the kielbasa for the last 5 minutes of the cooking time.
  5. Stir through the apple cider vinegar or lemon juice and adjust the seasoning to taste. Scatter with fresh parsley to serve.

Notes

  • 1g net carbs per portion. Makes 4 portions. 
  • Halving the amount of carrots reduces the net carbs to 7.4g per portion.
  • Shred the cabbage on a mandoline slicer or finely with a sharp knife for the best texture. Option to just chop, but you will need to cook it for 5 minutes more.
  • Store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it in individual containers for up to 3 months. Reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Serving 400ml Calories 362kcal (18%) Total Carbohydrates 12.2g Protein 24.9g (50%) Fat 24.3g (37%) Saturated Fat 4.6g (23%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 842mg (24%) Fiber 4.1g (16%) Sugar 3.5g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 362

% Daily Value*

Serving 400ml
Calories 362kcal 18%
Total Carbohydrates 12.2g 4%
Protein 24.9g 50%
Fat 24.3g 37%
Saturated Fat 4.6g 23%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 842mg 18%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Sugar 3.5g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.