Description
This Keto Beef and Mushroom Soup is a creamy, hearty, and comforting low-carb meal perfect for chilly days. Made with tender beef stew meat, savory mushrooms, and rich heavy cream, this soup is packed with flavor while fitting perfectly into a keto, gluten-free diet. It’s easy to make on the stovetop and delivers a satisfying, warming bowl of nutritious goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Soup Base
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
Dairy and Garnish
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown.
- Add Beef and Broth: Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth, then add dried thyme, dried rosemary, and soy sauce or coconut aminos. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the Soup: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, until the beef becomes tender and flavorful.
- Finish with Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and continue simmering uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes to allow the soup to thicken slightly and develop a creamy texture.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as desired. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if using. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker soup consistency, you can reduce the broth by simmering it longer or blend a small portion of the soup and stir it back in.
- Ground beef can be used as an easier shortcut instead of stew meat.
- This soup pairs wonderfully with keto bread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- To keep it strictly keto, avoid adding starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
