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    Weight Watchers Zero Point Cabbage Soup

    Published: Jul 18, 2024 · Modified: Mar 19, 2025 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 97 Comments

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    This cabbage soup recipe has been on this blog since March of 2016 and I recently updated the post with more information on the Cabbage Soup Diet and also included instructions on how to make this in your Instant Pot or Slow Cooker.

    Weight Watchers Zero Point Cabbage Soup.

    If you need help with help with weight loss try my recipes try Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Taco Soup, Crock Pot Potato Soup, Egg Roll in a Bowl, Burrito Bowls, or Mexican Casserole.

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    • How good is Cabbage Soup for Weight Loss?
    • Ingredients Needed for Cabbage Soup
    • How to make Cabbage Soup
    • What can I serve cabbage soup?
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other  Recipes To Try 
    • Weight Watchers Zero Point Cabbage Soup

    How good is Cabbage Soup for Weight Loss?

    Cabbage soup is the magical soup that's supposed to help with weight loss and there is even a diet named after it called the Cabbage Soup Diet. It is a very strict diet where you can lose up to 10 pounds. For an entire week, you eat large amounts of this soup but during this time (7 days) you can also eat other foods like fruits and vegetables, beef, chicken, and brown rice according to Mayo Clinic's website.

    I give props to anyone that can follow a strict diet like that. I could never just eat cabbage soup for that long of a time period. In fact, I'd get pretty bored with it. That is the brilliant part about myWW. It's zero points and can be served for lunch or dinner. Plus, you're getting in vegetables for the day.

    Ingredients Needed for Cabbage Soup

    • Nonfat beef broth (reduced sodium) -   The best type of stock to use is one that is homemade. For canned stock, I look for ones that say reduced sodium or fat free.
    • Garlic cloves, minced -  Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar. 
    • Tomato paste - is a thick paste made by cooking tomatoes for several hours to reduce the water content and intensify their flavor.
    • Chopped cabbage - the main star of the soup!
    • Onion - Onions are an essential ingredient in many soups, adding depth, flavor, and aroma to the dish. Their versatility allows them to blend seamlessly into a variety of cuisines, from French onion soup to hearty vegetable broths. W
    • Chopped carrot - Chopped carrots are a versatile and essential ingredient in many culinary dishes, bringing both vibrant color and a sweet, earthy flavor to the table
    • Green beans - also known as string beans or snap beans, are a popular vegetable enjoyed in various cuisines around the world.
    • Chopped zucchini yellow or green
    • Basil - can use fresh or dried
    • Oregano -  is a common herb used in cooking, particularly in Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine. It has a pungent, slightly bitter taste and a strong aroma
    • salt & pepper

    How to make Cabbage Soup

    1. Spray pot with nonstick cooking spray. Saute onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
    2. Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano, and Salt & Pepper to taste.
    3. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zucchini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes.
    4. I have tried different variations. Leaving out green beans. Adding chopped green onions in addition to the yellow onion.
    5. All very good. You can customize it to your liking.
    finished product of zero point cabbage soup with a soup spoon for serving

    What can I serve cabbage soup?

    • You don't just want to eat this zero point soup all day if you're on a diet, you need some protein and carbs to help keep you full.
    • Carbs: Try making my Air Fryer Garlic Bread recipe or Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread sticks as a side.
    • Protein: Make some air fryer chicken breast or air fryer salmon. Check out How to Grill Top Sirloin Steak which would make this even fancier.

    Recipe FAQs

    Why do you lose so much weight following the cabbage soup diet?

    If you follow the cabbage soup diet you can lose up to 10 pounds when you first start. This cabbage soup is very low in calories and you can eat it for every meal. The main reason for weight loss is being in a calorie deficit and eating fewer calories than what one would normally eat.

    Can Cabbage Soup be Made in an Instant Pot?

    Combine cabbage, onions, carrots, green beans, and zucchini to an Instant Pot with the garlic, tomato paste, and beef broth. Add the seasonings. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release the pressure using a natural release method.

    Can cabbage soup be made in a slow cooker?

    Add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

    How to store leftover cabbage soup?

    Add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

    Does Cabbage Soup Help with Weight Loss?

    To lose body fat you need to be in a calorie deficit whether or not you track calories or points. This cabbage soup is very low in calories and is a wonderful addition to your diet.
    Your body needs other nutrients like proteins, fat, and whole grains to help you feel full and keep you satisfied all day. If all you ate was cabbage soup all day long, you'd be starving for the whole entire time, so please eat this soup with other healthy foods!

    Other  Recipes To Try 

    • Chicken Parmesan Smash Tacos
    • S'more Quesadillas
    • Rhubarb Fruit Leather
    • Air Fryer Scotch Eggs


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    Weight Watchers Zero Point Cabbage Soup

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    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 15 min
    • Total Time: 20 min
    • Yield: 6 to 8 1x
    • Category: Easy
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: American
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    This cabbage soup recipe has been on this blog since March of 2016 and I recently updated the post with more information on the Cabbage Soup Diet and also included instructions on how to make this in your Instant Pot or Slow Cooker


    Ingredients

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    • 3 cups nonfat beef broth (reduced sodium) 
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 2 cups chopped cabbage
    • 1⁄2yellow onion
    • 1⁄2 cup chopped carrot
    • 1⁄2 cup green beans
    • 1⁄2 cup chopped zucchini yellow or green
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
    • salt & pepper

    Instructions

    1. Spray pot with nonstick cooking spray. Saute onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
    2. Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano, and Salt & Pepper to taste.
    3. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zucchini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes.
    4. I have tried different variations. Leaving out green beans. Adding chopped green onions in addition to the yellow onion.
    5. All very good. Use whatever vegetables  you like. 
    6. Check post above for directions on how to use your Slow Cooker or Instant Pot. 
    7. Serving size ½ cup 

    Notes

    My WW Personal Points: 0 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in) 


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ½ cup
    • Calories: 30.1
    • Sugar: 2.8g
    • Sodium: 192.8mg
    • Fat: .1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0mg
    • Trans Fat: 0mg
    • Carbohydrates: 5.3g
    • Fiber: 1.5g
    • Protein: 2.7g

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    Disclaimer:  I am not affiliated with WW in any way. I am just a member who creates recipes based on their points system. This recipe is based on WW Freestyle program, and SmartPoints are the value system the company bases their foods on. Some recipes will have older points system values listed in them.

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    Comments

    1. Heather says

      January 07, 2023 at 11:24 am

      This is SO GOOD!!!! The only thing I changed was to add cayenne pepper because it is thermogenic. Thank you for the Instant Pot instructions.

    2. Connie C says

      November 06, 2022 at 10:47 am

      I love this soup and have made it multiple times. I usually add a ton of celery, ginger, a can of tomatoes instead of paste, a bay leaf and sometimes sirracha. yum!

    3. Cheryl W says

      July 19, 2022 at 7:02 pm

      I followed the recipe and chose the crockpot, cooked on low 5 hours, vegetables were still too raw.
      Cooked on high for another hour, still to raw, cooked on high another hour and still crunchy (not like you would expect soup vegetables to be.
      I would not advise using crockpot with this recipe.
      Recipe tastes good but cooking method was not. I put it in a pot tomorrow and finish cooking.

    4. Becca says

      May 29, 2022 at 11:13 am

      What size pot to cook this In?

    5. Carol says

      April 06, 2022 at 8:55 am

      Really easy recipe making it right now..can't wait to taste it..

    6. Jenna says

      February 10, 2022 at 8:43 pm

      I haven't made this soup recipe in a long time! You can do either 1 cup or 1/2 servings and all vegetables should still be zero points. 🙂

    7. Heather says

      February 10, 2022 at 8:06 pm

      I really like this recipe! However, I only got 3 x 1 cup servings. Based on 3 servings it works out to about 65 calories per serving. (Note: crediting Jenna, I added this recipe to the Fat Secret as "low calorie cabbage soup")

    8. Valerie says

      January 22, 2022 at 12:31 pm

      Love this recipe.

    9. Paula McDonald says

      January 08, 2022 at 7:52 am

      Hi, my name is Paula. I'm so glad to come across this recipe again; I love it! It tastes phenominal and is totally filling. I would just like to add that in regards to eating this soup for helping with weight loss, you really do need to stick to using the recommended vegetables. If you use other veggies that are high in carbs....i.e. potatoes, corn, peas.... you are not going to get the desired results as far as weight loss goes. Just wanted to pass this on. Have a great New Year, everyone!

    10. Dianne Elizabeth Estell says

      January 06, 2022 at 9:38 pm

      Have made this a few times it is absolutely the best cabbage soup recipe I have ever had.

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