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.
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.
Jump to:
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
- Spray pot with nonstick cooking spray. Saute onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano, and Salt & Pepper to taste.
- Simmer for about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zucchini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes.
- I have tried different variations. Leaving out green beans. Adding chopped green onions in addition to the yellow onion.
- All very good. You can customize it to your liking.
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
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.
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.
Add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
Add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
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
If you tried this Cabbage Soup Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you go in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you! Follow along on Tiktok @jennarecipediaries
Look at how colorful and healthy that soup looks!
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Recipes Diaries.
Weight Watchers Zero Point Cabbage Soup
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 6 to 8 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
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
- 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
- Spray pot with nonstick cooking spray. Saute onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano, and Salt & Pepper to taste.
- Simmer for about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zucchini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes.
- I have tried different variations. Leaving out green beans. Adding chopped green onions in addition to the yellow onion.
- All very good. Use whatever vegetables you like.
- Check post above for directions on how to use your Slow Cooker or Instant Pot.
- 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
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.
Heather says
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.
Connie C says
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!
Cheryl W says
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.
Becca says
What size pot to cook this In?
Carol says
Really easy recipe making it right now..can't wait to taste it..
Jenna says
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. 🙂
Heather says
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")
Valerie says
Love this recipe.
Paula McDonald says
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!
Dianne Elizabeth Estell says
Have made this a few times it is absolutely the best cabbage soup recipe I have ever had.