This keto chicken bacon cabbage soup is a delicious and low carb soup. You can have this on your table in less than an hour so you can enjoy this on even your busiest of days!
When you want a satisfying comfort food, this keto chicken bacon cabbage soup is an awesome option! I’ve been on a soup kick lately and made quite a few different kinds. My son told me this was his favorite of the soups and I’m excited to share it with you! This soup also reheats well either in the microwave or on the stove so you can enjoy this as a quick and easy leftover as well!
Let’s talk about the fresh vegetables that go into our delicious keto chicken bacon cabbage soup!
We combine an awesome combination of fresh vegetables for this delicious soup. These include red peppers, celery, onion, and cauliflower. These are all great low carb vegetable options, and they give our soup great flavor. If you’d like, you can use green peppers or a combination of green and red peppers for your soup. For the onion, either yellow or white onions work well. Cauliflower gives our soup amazing flavor and texture. Cauliflower is a low calorie and low carb food which is also rich in nutrients. It contains antioxidants, choline, folate, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, and vitamins B, C, and K. It also provides a good source of fiber. One cup of cauliflower contains about 2 net grams of carbs, so it is one of the best keto vegetable options.
Is cabbage a good keto option?
Cabbage is an awesome low carb and keto food choice. One cup of green chopped cabbage contains about 3 net grams of carbs and one cup of chopped red cabbage contains about 5 net grams of carbs. Cabbage is also a low-calorie food with one cup coming in at about 22 calories. Cabbage provides a source of calcium, folate, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins C and K. It is also a good source of fiber. You’ll often see raw cabbage chopped or shredded and used in coleslaws or salads. But it is a versatile food that can also be boiled, braised, grilled, roasted, sauteed, or steamed. Cabbage can be made into some awesome side dishes, made into sauerkraut, or be added into casseroles or dishes such as this soup.
How can I serve this keto chicken bacon cabbage soup?
This soup is a filling soup that can be served as a meal all by itself! For a pretty presentation, I like to serve mine with some fresh chopped parsley. If you’d like, you could also top yours with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese or even with a dollop of sour cream. Add a green salad, perhaps a keto Caesar salad or a spinach salad, to make a great soup and salad meal. You can also add keto biscuits, cornbread, or English muffins as a side to this soup. A keto sandwich or lettuce wrap would also pair nicely with this soup. Another fun option is to serve this soup with a side of your favorite keto vegetables! If you’d like, you can also serve this soup as your main course and end your meal with a delicious keto dessert!
Here are some more keto soup recipes I think you’ll enjoy!
Creamy Keto Chicken and Rice Soup
Helpful Hints:
*You can use regular or thick sliced bacon for this soup.
*I used cooked chicken breast for my soup, but you can use chicken thighs if you’d prefer.
Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:
- Large Stockpot
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Splash of Encouragement:
***Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6***
Keto Chicken Bacon Cabbage Soup
This keto chicken bacon cabbage soup is a delicious and low carb soup. You can have this on your table in less than an hour so you can enjoy this on even your busiest of days!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces raw bacon, diced
- 1 medium red pepper, diced
- ½ cup diced celery
- ⅓ cup diced onion
- 3 cups chopped cauliflower, about 10 ounces
- 20 ounces green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 12 ounces red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups vegetable broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups cooked and chopped chicken
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Optional: top with chopped parsley if desired
Instructions
1. In a large stockpot, over medium high heat, cook bacon until desired crispness. Do not drain grease. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a plate and set aside.
2. To the stockpot, add diced peppers, celery, and onion. Saute in bacon grease until vegetables start to soften, 4-5 minutes.
3. Add cauliflower and stir to combine. Add green and red cabbage, chicken broth, and 3 cups vegetable broth.
4. In a small bowl, add remaining 1 cup vegetable broth and tomato paste. Stir or whisk until tomato paste is dissolved. Add to stockpot.
5. Add bacon, chicken, mustard, tamari, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Decrease heat to medium and simmer until cauliflower is fork tender.
7. Top with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 309Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 965mgCarbohydrates: 10.5gNet Carbohydrates: 7gFiber: 3.5gSugar: 5gProtein: 33g
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Loved it! Very different flavors than I’ve been using in Keto soups. I had to improvise and substitute a few things due to not having them on hand.
Tomato paste = sugar free ketchup
Celery = two jalapeños (with seeds, we like it spicy)
Red cabbage = more green cabbage
Then added grated Parmesan when served, because it was just a bit too spicy.
I really appreciate this recipe. Took me out of my comfort zone and inspired me to use different spices and condiments in my soups for future. I will be making this again, by popular demand, but I’m going to do it true to the recipe next time.
Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!
Jacque, thank-you and I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I love your idea of adding jalapenos and grated Parmesan!