Beef and Cabbage Soup
Beef and Cabbage Soup provides 21g protein and 355 calories per serving — substantial protein in a broth-based format that scales across meal plans. Six servings prepare on the stovetop without specialty equipment, storing reliably for 4-5 days in prep containers. Flexible enough to adjust portions based on your weekly calorie and protein needs.
Ingredients
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •80/20 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Cabbage, Green(1200g)
- •Tomato, Canned, Stewed(425g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •1/2 tsp dried basil ($0.05)
- •freshly cracked black pepper ($0.07)
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(1440g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(15g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Lemon
- •Parsley, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add both to a large soup pot with the olive oil and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft (about 5 minutes). Add the ground beef and continue to sauté until browned. If using a higher fat content beef, drain the fat once the beef has browned.
- 2Add the shredded cabbage, stewed tomatoes (with juices), oregano, basil, some freshly cracked pepper (I like it peppery, so about 20 cranks of a pepper mill), the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything to combine.
- 3Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to high, and let it come to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is very soft.
- 4Taste the soup and add salt if needed (I did not add salt, but you may need to depending on the type of broth you use). Use a spoon to break any larger pieces of tomato into smaller pieces. Squeeze about 1 Tbsp of lemon juice into the soup and add a handful of chopped fresh parsley. Stir to combine, taste once more and make adjustments if needed, then serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
355
calories
21g
protein
21g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 24g
- Saturated fat
- 6.5g
- Sodium
- 591 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.3g
6 servings per batch · ~615g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Beef and Cabbage Soup have per serving?
Each serving provides 21g of protein and 355 calories with 21g fat and 24g carbs. This soup delivers solid protein content while staying moderate on calories.
How long does Beef and Cabbage Soup take to prep?
This quick prep soup batches 6 servings on the stovetop, making it highly efficient for meal prep. You'll have a full week's worth of high-protein lunches from one cooking session.
Is Beef and Cabbage Soup good for fat loss?
At 355 calories and 21g protein per serving, this soup is calorie-controlled enough for fat loss phases while delivering substantial protein per serving. The cabbage provides high volume and satiety without excess calories.
