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Close-up of healthy cabbage soup with carrots, tomatoes, and onions served in a ladle over a pot.

Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe

This cabbage soup diet recipe is a comforting, low-calorie meal plan staple that’s perfect for a short-term reset. Packed with fiber-rich vegetables and savory broth, it’s satisfying, budget-friendly, and famously part of the Weight Watchers Zero Point Soup family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head green cabbage, chopped
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 bunch celery, chopped
  • 2–3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (or 6–8 fresh)
  • 1–2 cartons vegetable or beef broth, low sodium
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Equipment

  • large stock pot
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Chop all vegetables: cabbage, celery, carrots, onions, and peppers. Mince garlic if using.
  2. Optional: In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic in a splash of broth until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add all vegetables to the pot. Pour in enough broth to mostly cover the veggies. Add tomatoes and herbs.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30–45 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 520mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5200IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, sauté onions and garlic before combining ingredients. Add chopped turnips or zucchini to increase volume without extra calories. Make a big batch and freeze individual portions for easy meal prep. Always season at the end to keep the balance right.

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