This Weight Watchers zero point cabbage soup is one of the easiest low calorie meals you can make at home. It’s packed with vegetables, super filling, and perfect for meal prep. If you are following Weight Watchers or just looking for a healthy soup, this recipe is a great option.
One of the best things about this soup is how flexible it is. You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand, adjust the seasoning to your taste, and make a big batch to enjoy throughout the week. It is light, comforting, and surprisingly filling for a zero point recipe.
If you need help with help with weight loss try my recipes try Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Taco Soup, Creamy White Chicken Chili, and Easy Lasagna Soup!
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Why You Will Like This
- Zero points on most Weight Watchers plans - check out this recipe for Zero Point Salsa or Cowboy Caviar and Weight Watchers Deviled Eggs (0 Smart Points)
- Made with simple, affordable ingredients
- Great for meal prep and leftovers
- Very filling thanks to the volume of vegetables
- Easy to customize with what you have on hand
- Low calorie but still comforting - If you are looking for the very old weight loss cabbage soup recipe you've come to the right place!
- Ready in about 30 minutes
Ingredients Needed for Cabbage Soup
- Chopped cabbage - The main ingredient that adds bulk and helps make the soup filling.
- Chopped carrot - Adds natural sweetness and texture.
- Nonfat beef broth (reduced sodium) - Forms the base of the soup. Use low sodium if you want to control salt levels.
- 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 - Adds richness and a slightly tangy flavor.
- Onion - Builds flavor and adds depth to the broth.
- 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
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and any herbs you like such as Italian seasoning.
Substitution Tips:
You can swap in other vegetables like green beans, spinach, or bell peppers. This soup is very forgiving and easy to adjust.
How to Make Cabbage Soup
Step 1 Spray pot with nonstick cooking spray. Saute onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
Step 2 Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano, and Salt & Pepper to taste.
Step 3 Simmer for about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zucchini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes.
Instant Pot Directions
Turn on Sauté mode. Spray the pot lightly with olive oil or cooking spray. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in tomato paste, broth, cabbage, carrots, green beans, zucchini, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Give everything a quick stir.
Pressure cook: Secure the lid and set to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. Do a quick release when the time is up.
Variations to Try for Cabbage Soup
- Add ground turkey or chicken for extra protein (this will add points)
- Use V8 juice instead of broth for a richer flavor
- Add red pepper flakes for a little heat
- Toss in spinach or kale at the end for extra greens
- Add extra garlic or herbs to boost flavor
Storage and Meal Prep
This soup is perfect for meal prep. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavor actually improves as it sits.
You can also freeze this soup in individual portions for up to 3 months. Just thaw and reheat when ready to eat.
What can I serve with 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.
Yes, as long as you are using only zero point ingredients like vegetables and broth, this soup stays zero points on most Weight Watchers plans.
Yes, just add all the ingredients and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
You can add protein like ground turkey or beans, but keep in mind this may add points depending on your plan.
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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)
For Instant Pot Directions see the post above under How to Make.
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.