Here’s a Hearty Keto Beef & Vegetable Soup—rich, filling, and perfect for a cozy low-carb meal. No potatoes, no carbs, just deep flavor 🥣🥩
🥣 Hearty Keto Beef & Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
Soup Base
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1½ lb (700 g) beef chuck or stew meat, cut into cubes
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2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped (or 1 tsp onion powder)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups beef broth (low-sodium, no sugar added)
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1 cup water
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2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, adds richness – still keto)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
Keto Vegetables
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1 cup cauliflower florets
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1 cup zucchini, chopped
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1 cup green beans, cut
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½ cup celery, sliced
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½ cup mushrooms, sliced
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½ cup cabbage, chopped (optional but great)
Instructions
1. Brown the Beef
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Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Brown beef in batches until well-seared.
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Remove and set aside.
2. Build Flavor
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In the same pot, add onion and cook until soft (3–4 minutes).
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Stir in tomato paste and spices; cook 1 minute.
3. Simmer
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Return beef to pot.
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Add beef broth, water, Worcestershire, and bay leaf.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce to low.
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Cover and simmer 45–60 minutes until beef is tender.
4. Add Vegetables
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Add cauliflower, zucchini, green beans, celery, mushrooms, and cabbage.
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Simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Finish
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Remove bay leaf.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Optional: Add fresh parsley or a splash of apple cider vinegar.
Serving Ideas
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Top with grated Parmesan 🧀
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Serve with keto garlic bread or cheese biscuits
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Add a spoon of butter for extra richness
Nutrition (Approx. per serving – 6 servings)
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Calories: ~380
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Fat: 26g
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Protein: 30g
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Net Carbs: ~5–6g
Tips
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For thicker soup, mash some cauliflower in the pot.
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Instant Pot: 35 min high pressure + 10 min natural release.
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Slow Cooker: 7–8 hrs on low.
