🥣 Keto Beef Vegetable Soup

A rich, low-carb soup packed with tender beef and fiber-rich vegetables. It’s filling, budget-friendly, and perfect for meal prep. This version keeps carbs low while delivering plenty of protein and nutrients—ideal for keto, weight loss, and blood sugar control.

🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~6 quarts / 12 servings)

• 3 lbs stewing beef, cubed
• 1 head green cabbage, chopped
• 3 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cups green beans, chopped
• 2 zucchini, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large can tomato purée
• 1 large can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 quart water
• 3 tbsp beef bouillon (e.g., Better Than Bouillon)
• 2 tbsp dried herbs de Provence
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the Beef (optional but better flavor)
   • In a large pot, lightly sear beef for 5–7 minutes.
2. Add Aromatics
   • Add onion and garlic. Cook until fragrant.
3. Add Everything Else
   • Stir in cabbage, mushrooms, green beans, zucchini, tomatoes, tomato purée, water, and bouillon.
4. Season & Simmer
   • Add herbs, salt, and pepper.
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5–3 hours until beef is tender.
5. Adjust Taste
   • Add more salt or herbs if needed.

🍽️ Serving

• Portion: 2 cups per serving
• Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for later

⚖️ Nutrition (Approx per serving)

• Calories: 250–300
• Protein: High 💪
• Net Carbs: ~6–8g (depends on tomatoes & veggies)
• Fat: Moderate

💡 Tips for Keto Success

✔ Reduce tomato quantity slightly to lower carbs further
✔ Add olive oil or butter if you need more fat for keto
✔ Use grass-fed beef for better nutrition
✔ Add spinach or kale at the end for extra nutrients

⚠️ Important Reality Check

Losing 6 lbs in one week is possible on keto, but:

• Part of it is usually water weight (glycogen depletion)
• Some fat loss does occur, but not 100% fat
• Scales can estimate fat, but they’re not perfectly accurate

👉 Still, this soup is a great fat-loss-friendly meal 👍

❓ Q & A

Q1: Is this fully keto?
👉 Yes, but keep portions of tomatoes moderate.

Q2: Can I make it in a slow cooker?
👉 Yes! Cook on low for 6–8 hours.

Q3: Can I freeze it?
👉 Absolutely—freezes very well.

Q4: How to make it more filling?
👉 Add more beef or healthy fats like olive oil.

Q5: Is it good for diabetics?
👉 Yes—low carb, high fiber, helps control blood sugar.

🥗 Diet Compatibility

• Keto: ✔️ Excellent
• Weight Loss: ✔️ Very effective
• Diabetic-Friendly: ✔️ Yes
• Weight Watchers: ⚠️ Moderate (depends on portion & beef cut).