Name: Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 medium head green cabbage, halved and sliced; 1 large tomato, chopped; 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar

Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup

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Loaded with cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, tomato and plenty of seasoning, this healthy cabbage soup recipe packs in lots of flavor and is ultra-satisfying. This easy recipe makes a big batch for lunches or veggie-packed snacks all week. If you want to bump up the satisfaction factor even more, top with a little cheese or avocado.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on October 12, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity High Fiber Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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What Is in a Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe?

There are plenty of cabbage soup diet recipes out there and all of them have one (obvious) ingredient in common: cabbage. Cabbage is low in calories and offers plenty of fiber that can help fill you up and keep you feeling satisfied. From a culinary perspective, cabbage is fairly mild compared to some of its cruciferous cousins like kale and broccoli. That makes it the perfect addition to a low-calorie soup, along with other nonstarchy veggies like peppers, celery and carrots. To keep the calories down even further, cabbage soup diet recipes like this one feature a brothy base. The sodium in this recipe is kept in check by using low-sodium broth and a small amount of added salt. White-wine vinegar adds just a touch of tanginess which helps balance the flavors.

Can I Make Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup Ahead?

If you are giving the cabbage soup diet a try, you will quickly notice that you want to have a lot of cabbage soup on hand. Luckily, it is easily made ahead. The soup can be made four days ahead and stored in the refrigerator or frozen for up to three months. You can portion it out into individual serving sizes before storing it so it's ready to just grab and go.

Additional reporting by Hilary Meyer

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 medium head green cabbage, halved and sliced
1 large tomato, chopped
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, 6 to 8 minutes. Add bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Add broth, cabbage and tomato; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, partially cover and cook until all the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

133	Calories
5g	Fat
20g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 133
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Vitamin A 4480IU	90%
Vitamin C 88mg	98%
Folate 91mcg	23%
Sodium 451mg	20%
Calcium 111mg	9%
Iron 2mg	8%
Magnesium 30mg	7%
Potassium 504mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.