Low Carb Hearty Macaroni Soup
Satisfy your comfort food cravings without compromising your low-carb lifestyle with this flavorful Low Carb Hearty Macaroni Soup. Packed with wholesome ingredients like succulent ground beef, tender diced vegetables, aromatic herbs, and rich beef broth, this soup delivers a satisfying meal that's perfect for chilly days. Enhanced with keto-friendly macaroni, such as shirataki or chickpea pasta, it offers a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. Ready in just 50 minutes, this hearty soup is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese for a burst of flavor. Perfect for families or meal prep, it’s a low-carb delight that doesn’t skimp on taste or comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 small carrot, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces keto-friendly macaroni (such as shirataki or chickpea pasta)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced celery, and diced carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
Pour in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
While the soup is simmering, prepare the keto macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup after it has simmered.
Stir in the cooked macaroni and let the soup heat through, about 3-4 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and optional grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1929 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.4 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.1 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 348 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 9196 mg | 400% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 128.7 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1183 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 4246 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
