Cabbage Soup with Beef
This Cabbage Soup with Beef packs 16g protein and 256 calories per serving — efficient macro density for a broth-based meal. Batch-preps 8 servings quickly on the stovetop, stretching your ingredients and prep time. Built for cutting phases when you need volume without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Beef Ribeye, Boneless(454g)
- •Celery(400g)
- •Carrots
- •Cabbage, Green
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(1440g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(45g)
- •Thyme, Dried(10g)
- •2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- •Onion powder(10g)
- •Garlic powder(10g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch cracked pepper (to taste )
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large pot over medium-heat, add the beef and sear one all sides until browned all over (they don't need to be cooked through). Then add the onions and cook until transparent (about 3-4 minutes).
- 2Add the celery and carrots to the pan, mixing through the flavours in the pot. Cook while mixing occasionally for about 3-4 minutes, then add the cabbage and cook for a further 5 minutes until beginning to soften; add in the garlic, and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute), mixing all ingredients through.
- 3Add the stock (or broth), parsley, dried herbs, and onion or garlic powder; mixing well. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and cover, with a lid.
- 4Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cabbage and carrots are soft. Season with salt and pepper, and add in a little extra dried herbs, if needed.
- 5Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley (if desired).
Nutrition — Per Serving
256
calories
16g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Saturated fat
- 5.1g
- Sodium
- 309 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.4g
8 servings per batch · ~330g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Cabbage Soup with Beef have per serving?
Each serving provides 16g of protein and 256 calories with 16g fat and 15g carbs. This is one of the more balanced cabbage soup options for hitting protein targets.
How long does Cabbage Soup with Beef take to prep?
This is a quick-prep recipe that yields 8 servings from one stovetop cooking session. The 8-serving batch maximizes efficiency for meal-prep planning across the week.
Is Cabbage Soup with Beef good for fat loss?
At 256 calories and 16g protein per serving, this soup delivers solid satiety per calorie during fat-loss phases while maintaining nutritional density. The beef addition provides sustainable protein without excessive calories.
