Beefy Keto Minestrone
A hearty, low-carb twist on classic minestrone soup featuring tender ground beef, cauliflower, and Italian vegetables in a rich tomato broth. Ready in just 25 minutes with only 5.8g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb 680.39 g ground beef (Can substitute ground turkey)
- 2 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin preferred
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 1/4 cup 40 g onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced fresh
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Adjust for heat preference
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small zucchini 118 g, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 6 oz 170.1 g green beans, chopped
- 4 cups 946.35 ml beef broth (Or chicken broth)
- 2/3 cup 99.33 g diced tomatoes, canned
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 8 oz 226.8 g cauliflower florets, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Brown the beef
- Grab a large pot and brown the ground beef until mostly cooked through. Break it up into small pieces as it cooks. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Cook the aromatics
- Add olive oil to the same pot. Toss in the chopped celery and onion. Sauté until they soften up and smell amazing, about 3 minutes.
- Build the flavor
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir for another minute.
- Add the veggies
- Mix in green beans and zucchini. Toss everything together. Cook until the vegetables start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Create the broth
- Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir it all together and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cauliflower
- Add cauliflower florets to the simmering liquid. Cook until tender but not mushy, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Return the beef
- Return the browned ground beef to the pot. Stir everything together and cook for another minute or two.
- Taste and adjust
- Taste your soup and add more salt or pepper if needed. Every batch is different depending on your broth.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Flavors improve overnight. Can be frozen for several months, though vegetables may soften slightly upon thawing.
Nutritional Info: Each serving contains approximately 8.2g total carbs and 2.4g fiber, resulting in roughly 5.8g net carbs per serving.
Substitutions: Use ground turkey, chicken, or pork instead of beef
For vegetarian version: Skip meat, use vegetable broth, add extra cauliflower, zucchini, or mushrooms
Add spinach, bell peppers, or cabbage for variety (avoid starchy vegetables) Cooking Tips: Don't rush browning the beef for better flavor
Keep cauliflower pieces around 1 inch for even cooking
Season as you go but save most salt/pepper for final adjustment
Use quality broth for best results
Watch vegetables closely to avoid overcooking Reheating: Reheat on stovetop or in microwave. Add a splash of broth if too thick.
Nutritional Info: Each serving contains approximately 8.2g total carbs and 2.4g fiber, resulting in roughly 5.8g net carbs per serving.
Substitutions: Use ground turkey, chicken, or pork instead of beef
For vegetarian version: Skip meat, use vegetable broth, add extra cauliflower, zucchini, or mushrooms
Add spinach, bell peppers, or cabbage for variety (avoid starchy vegetables) Cooking Tips: Don't rush browning the beef for better flavor
Keep cauliflower pieces around 1 inch for even cooking
Season as you go but save most salt/pepper for final adjustment
Use quality broth for best results
Watch vegetables closely to avoid overcooking Reheating: Reheat on stovetop or in microwave. Add a splash of broth if too thick.