Unstuffed Keto Cabbage Soup {Instant Pot, Crock-Pot, or Stove-Top Directions}
This Unstuffed Keto Cabbage Soup is bold, hearty, and filling. You can make it in the Instant Pot if you are in a hurry or let it simmer all day in a Crock-Pot. Being able to enjoy eating a keto cabbage roll but in an easy soup recipe while letting your crockpot do all the work makes this a super simple low carb recipe.
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HOW TO MAKE KETO CABBAGE ROLL SOUP
I need quick dinners, which usually means Crock-pot meals or putting my Instant Pot to work. Since it has been cooler lately, I’ve been in the mood for soup. My favorite part about soup is that it’s typically a one-pot meal. Also, most soup recipes make quite a bit of making lunch easier for the next couple of days.
This Unstuffed Cabbage Soup is keto/low carb friendly and can be made either in the Instant Pot, Crock-Pot, or stove. I’ve posted directions for each below for your convenience. This Unstuffed Cabbage Soup turned out fabulous. Adding the Bragg’s Aminos gave it such rich flavor without adding a lot of carbs. You can always add riced cauliflower to the recipe if you miss the rice, usually in cabbage rolls. I thought it turned out great as is.
If you like this tasty low carb keto soup, try our Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken soup recipe.
Ingredients:
- Small onion
- Garlic cloves
- Ground beef
- Beef broth
- Diced tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Bragg’s Aminos
- Cabbage
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
Unstuffed Keto Cabbage Soup Instant Pot Recipe step-by-step pictorial.
For the full recipe, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post with the full instructions.
Step 1: Turn Instant Pot on Sauté and brown ground beef with diced onions and garlic, then drain. I use an 80/20 mixture of ground beef.
Step 2: Add beef mixture back to the Instant Pot, then add all other ingredients. Place lid on Instant Pot and turn to lock position. Turn Instant Pot off Sauté by pressing the off button, press the soup bottom, and set the time for 15 minutes. Allow Instant Pot to come to pressure and complete the soup cycle.
Step 6: After the cycle is over, do a quick release of the steam valve. I always place a dishtowel on the valve, so it doesn’t spew hot steam on my hand.
HOW MANY CARBS IN KETO CABBAGE SOUP?
In this recipe for Unstuffed Cabbage Soup, there are 6.4g carbs and 2.1g of fiber, which makes it 4.3g net carbs per 1 cup serving.
WHAT IS BRAGG’S AMINOS?
Bragg’s Aminos is a healthier version of soy sauce that gives an incredibly bold flavor to this Unstuffed Low Carb Cabbage Soup recipe. If you avoid soy, then you’ll want to go with coconut aminos instead.
VARIATIONS TO THIS RECIPE:
- Add Riced Cauliflower
- Sprinkle cooked crumbled bacon on top for added crunch and flavor
- Substitute ground turkey for ground beef
WHAT DO YOU SERVE WITH UNSTUFFED KETO CABBAGE SOUP?
With hearty ground beef, tomatoes, and cabbage, this low carb unstuffed cabbage soup is filling enough on its own. However, if you prefer to enjoy a little something with your soup, a nice leafy garden salad rounds out a perfect low carb meal.
What Instant Pot Should You Use For this Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup?
I have the Instant Pot Duo60 7-in-1 Instant Pot, but any electric pressure cooker will work just fine.
MORE KETO-FRIENDLY SOUP RECIPES
If you love our simple low carb cabbage soup, then I know you will enjoy checking out all of my family’s favorite recipes in my Keto Recipes Index. Check out all of my Keto Recipes!
Keto/Low Carb Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup {Instant Pot or Crock Pot}
Ingredients
- 1/2 of a small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 lbs 80/20 ground beef
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup Bragg's Aminos
- 1 small/medium cabbage chopped
- 3 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
Unstuffed Keto Cabbage Soup Instant Pot Recipe:
- Turn Instant Pot on Saute and brown ground beef with diced onions and garlic then drain.
- Add beef mixture back to the Instant Pot then add all other ingredients.
- Place lid on Instant Pot and turn to lock position.
- Turn Instant Pot off Saute by pressing the off button, then press soup bottom and set the time for 15 minutes.
- Allow Instant Pot to come to pressure and complete the soup cycle.
- After the cycle is over, do a quick release of the steam valve. I always place a dishtowel on the valve, so it doesn't spew hot steam on my hand.
Unstuffed Keto Cabbage Soup Crock-Pot Recipe:
- Brown ground beef with onions and garlic then drain.
- Add all ingredients to Crock-Pot and place lid on top. Cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low or until cabbage reaches desired tenderness.
Unstuffed Keto Cabbage Soup Stove-Top Recipe:
- In a stock pot brown ground beef with onions and garlic.
- Drain then return to pot.
- Add all other ingredients to the pot then cook covered on low/medium for 45 min to 1 hour or until cabbage is tender.
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Hi! This looks amazing. What if I do not have the Braggs Aminos? I could buy it… but is it necessary? Thanks!
It makes the soup a lot more flavorful, but if you don’t have it the soup will still turn out it just won’t be quite as tasty.
I made this today in the crock pot It was delicious. I used coconut aminos and fired roasted diced tomatoes cause that’s what I had. Will make it again!!
Awesome! It sounds fabulous!
Soy sauce!
Terrific recipe! I added a bit of water—about 3/4 cup—to make more broth, but this is a very satisfying soup on a cold winter day!
Awesome!
Can soy sauce be used in place of the aminos?
Sure! You are welcome to use whatever fits into your eating plan.
Delicious!! Very flavorful. I didn’t have any Braggs Aminos so added 1 Tablespoon of soy sauce instead. This recipe is definitely a keeper. Yum! Thank you so much for sharing it.
So glad you enjoyed it!
I have a Cuisinart electric pressure cooker so I don’t have a “soup” button on mine. Would I cook this at low pressure or high pressure? And how many minutes?
Hmmmm….I’m not sure I have never used that brand so I don’t know.
The Instant Pot ‘Soup’ cycle is 30 minutes on High
Thanks, Holly!
After I had everything in the crockpot I realized bread the recipe wrong and I used Braggs ACV and not Aminos. Also my tomato sauce had double the carbs sighhh. I usually pay close attention. I’m on maintenance mode so hopefully i don’t get kicked out of ketosis.
Oops! I hope it still turned out okay but there is a big difference in ACV and Aminos.
Just got my instant pot. This soup is my second attempt using IP. It is delicious. Thank you! It took 30 minutes to come to pressure. At around 20 minutes a little steam came out of vent, (not around rim). Is this normal for it to take this long long and for steam to escape?
It can take a while for it to come to pressure.
Made this tonight in my Instant Pot….it turned out SOOOO good! I don’t think I’ll ever make the traditional cabbage rolls ever again! Hubby is on his THIRD bowl! Thanks for the recipe! Oh, and for others wondering, I did not have the Bragg’s Aminos, so instead used 1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce. Thanks so much Kasey! 🙂
Awesome! So glad you both enjoyed it. A “third bowl” definitely means it is a winner.
Wow, this soup is AWESOME! I didn’t have the Bragg’s, so used 1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce instead. VERY good recipe, and I will certainly make it often. All the wonderful taste of Cabbage Rolls without the work! (I made it in my Instant Pot). 🙂 Thanks!
Whoops! I had THOUGHT I already reviewed this soup, but didn’t see my post, so did it again! LOL….you can delete my second review. 🙂
I’ll take extra reviews. Thank you! 🙂
Awesome! I am so glad you loved it!
Can you use bone broth?
I haven’t tried it with bone broth so I can’t say from personal experience, but give it a try and let me know how it turns out.
I’ve made this exclusively with beef bone broth i’ve also made in my instapot (before hand. Then used in rhe soup). Its truly amazing. Fantastic use of the bone broth. Great recipe! Thank you so much for sharing it!
Awesome! Glad you liked it!
Actually coming from a Polish Jewish family when bubbe made her stuffed cabbage rolls she put lemon and vinegar in the tomato sauce w a little brown sugar . You want a tart slightly sweet sauce to be authentic. I noticed most of these recipes make it an Italian marinara which traditionally it is not. So that ACV is perfect.
I am 100% Polish. I don’t put any sugar, lemon or vinegar my stuffed cabbage no one in my family does. It must be your bubbe’s twist on the traditional Golumpki. And yes never use marinara.
Why do you do a quick release of pressure ? I haven’t used my insta pot yet so not sure how this works. Thanks
A quick release stops the cooking process.
Tried this yesterday, Kasey, and it’s delish.. However, it’s not cabbage rolls to me, if it doesn’t have “rice.” So I added 4 cups of uncooked cauliflower rice.. and my can of tomatoes had some green chilis in there.. Otherwise, just as you wrote it.. SOOOOO good!! Another winner! 😀
Perfect! Glad you loved it. Thank you!
I have a bag of frozen cauliflower rice do I need to unthaw it and get water out of it ?
It depends on what kind of frozen cauliflower rice you have. I buy the steam bags personally and cook them first before adding to recipes.
Just starting keto diet, l look forward to trying your recipes. They are explained so well by you. Love searching thru your many recipe options. Wish me luck, here I go!!
Hope things are going well!!
Love, love, love this soup. I make a huge pot and freeze it in individual portions to take to work for lunch. I also add a dstspn of Greek yoghurt to serve, delish!
So glad you enjoyed it!!