This keto ham and cabbage soup is hearty and delicious. Combining fresh vegetables, ham, and a rich broth makes for an awesome comfort food soup!
You’ll want to get out your favorite soup bowl for this delicious keto ham and cabbage soup. When you want a warm and filling low carb soup, look no further! And this soup comes together in under 45 minutes, so you can make it on even your busiest of days.
Is cabbage a good keto vegetable choice?
Cabbage is an awesome keto food option! It is a low calorie, low carb, nutrient rich food. One cup of chopped raw cabbage has about 22 calories and only about 3 net grams of carbs. Cabbage provides us with calcium, folate, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins C and K. It is also a good source of fiber. Cabbage can be eaten raw, usually shredded for coleslaw and salads. It can be boiled, braised, grilled, roasted, sauteed, or steamed. Cabbage can be the main star of side dishes or can be added to casseroles, soups, or your favorite stir fry dishes. It can also be made into sauerkraut!
Let’s talk about some of the other ingredients in this keto ham and cabbage soup!
We have an awesome combination of vegetables in this soup. Red peppers and onions are sauteed at the start of this recipe. Then we add broccoli and cauliflower which will cook in our delicious broth. For my ham, I used some leftover ham from a bone-in ham I’d made earlier in the week. Our soup gets some awesome flavor from the combination of beef broth and diced tomatoes. Because our soup ingredients provide a great depth of flavors, we only add parsley, garlic powder, and pepper as additional seasonings. I added a little xanthan gum to thicken up our soup a bit. You can omit this, but your soup won’t be quite as thick. It will still taste awesome though.😉You can also sprinkle your soup with some freshly chopped parsley for a pretty presentation.
What can I serve with this keto ham and cabbage soup?
This soup is very hearty and can be a meal in itself. You can pair this soup with a nice green salad. A Caesar salad would be a great choice. You could serve this soup with keto biscuits, cornbread, or English muffins. Another idea would be to serve this soup with your favorite keto bread, crackers, or chips. If you’d like, you could even add a side dish keto vegetable for a fun switch up.
Here are some keto desserts that would be the perfect ending to your meal!
Awesome Keto Peanut Butter Pie
Cinnamon Sugar Keto Cheesecake Bars
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
Helpful Hints:
*You can use dried parsley in place of fresh parsley if you’d like. You’ll use about one and a third tablespoons of dried parsley in place of the ¼ cup of fresh.
*Taste your soup and add salt if you’d like.
Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:
- Large stockpot
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Splash of Encouragement:
***Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. Psalm 100:4***
Keto Ham and Cabbage Soup
This keto ham and cabbage soup is hearty and delicious. Combining fresh vegetables, ham, and a rich broth makes for an awesome comfort food soup!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced red peppers
- ¼ cup diced onion
- ½ large cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups diced cooked ham
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
1. In a large stockpot, over medium high heat, add butter and olive oil.
2. Once butter is melted, add peppers and onion. Saute, stirring frequently, until vegetables start to soften, 4-5 minutes.
3. Add cabbage, beef broth, water, diced tomatoes, ham, broccoli, cauliflower, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to combine ingredients.
4. Increase heat to high and bring soup to a boil. Decrease heat to medium high and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
5. Sprinkle xanthan gum over soup. Stir and simmer until soup thickens, 3-4 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Servings Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 152Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 919mgCarbohydrates: 9.5gNet Carbohydrates: 6.5gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g
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I used left over bone in spiral ham and therefore did not add any spices. I also didnt add cauliflower or broccoli but used a full head of cabbage. It is delicious and I’ve stored some in containers for some upcoming cold nights!
I love making soup using a leftover ham bone. It adds so much rich flavor. I’m glad you enjoyed the soup and I love hearing you’ll enjoy it in the days to come!
I ended up making this with some leftover kielbasa and turkey bacon. Doubled most ingredients so nw have 17 cups or a little over 4 litres. My neighbour’s bringing containers. As we are in the middle of a huge snow storm, I anticipate pure deliciousness.
Hi Michele, your version sounds delicious! Enjoy your soup and stay safe and warm!