Description
Homemade Cheesy Keto Cabbage Soup delivers a comforting low-carb meal packed with hearty vegetables and rich flavor. Warm cheese and tender cabbage create a satisfying dish that nourishes without compromising dietary goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (950 ml) green cabbage, chopped
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 4 cups (950 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) cooked crumbled bacon
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp xanthan gum
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, sautéing onions until translucent and releasing their natural sweetness.
- Aromatic Infusion: Add minced garlic to the butter-onion mixture, creating a fragrant base that will elevate the soup’s overall flavor profile.
- Liquid Canvas: Introduce chopped cabbage and broth to the pot, seasoning with salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme. Stir in Worcestershire sauce for added depth and complexity.
- Simmering Transformation: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing cabbage to tenderize and absorb the surrounding flavors.
- Creamy Enrichment: Stream in heavy cream and gradually fold in cheddar cheese, stirring consistently to create a smooth, velvety texture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and optional xanthan gum to enhance richness and thickness.
- Final Presentation: Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with crumbled bacon and extra shredded cheese for a delightful textural and flavor finish.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Control: Melt butter gently to prevent burning and ensure a smooth flavor base without bitterness.
- Cabbage Cooking Precision: Simmer cabbage until tender but not mushy, maintaining a slight bite for optimal texture and nutritional integrity.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add cheese gradually off direct heat, stirring continuously to prevent clumping and achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Low-Carb Modification: Swap heavy cream with unsweetened almond milk or cauliflower puree for lower-calorie keto-friendly alternatives without compromising richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg