Savory Beef and Vegetable Soup with Rice

This Savory Beef and Vegetable Soup with Rice is a hearty and flavorful low-carb dish, perfect for a cozy supper. Bursting with tender beef and a medley of fresh vegetables, it warms the soul while keeping your carb intake in check.

Ingredients

• Beef stew meat - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrots - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Beef broth - 500 milliliters
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cauliflower rice - 200 grams
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the beef stew meat to the pot, browning it on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the beef broth and add the dried thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the beef is cooked through.
6. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the cauliflower rice and let it heat through.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables included.

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