Veggie Lover’s Cabbage Soup Recipe
Made with carrots, zucchini, cabbage, garlic, and broth, this cabbage soup is only 86 calories per cup! Perfect for any weight loss diet.
Jump to RecipeThis Cabbage Soup Recipe truly is a veggie lover’s dream come true. And maybe even a veggie hater’s dream come true. It’s honestly that good! The soothing blend of soft and flavorful vegetables and broth makes this a satisfying meal that fits into any diet or weight loss plan.
It’s a warm blanket on a cold winter day, a kind hug when you’re feeling sick, or just a ray of sunshine keeping you motivated with your goals. The kind of soup that cheers you on and makes you feel capable of more. 🙂 So, let’s get into the ins and outs of this DELICIOUS cabbage soup.
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Reasons to Love this Recipe
This cabbage soup recipe truly is healing for the body and soul. It’s just so warm and comforting. It’s the kind of recipe that is easy to fall in love with. So, here are some of the reasons I love this recipe and choose to make it again and again!
- VERY low-calorie
- Relatively cost-efficient
- Packed with nutrients
- Colorful
- Warm and soothing
- Requires minimal prep work and supervision
I’m excite for you to try it so you can discover your own reasons for loving it!
Cabbage Soup Recipe Health Benefits
One of the best ways to improve your health is by fueling your body with things that support it’s function, and this soup does just that. This cabbage soup recipe includes a variety of vegetables including:
- Carrots
- Celery
- Zucchini
- Cabbage
- Kale
- Diced Tomatoes
Because of this array of veggies, there is an abundance of valuable nutrients and minerals. Even a small bowl of this soup packs in some good health benefits.
For example, the carrots provide vitamin A which promotes a healthy immune system and growth. Along with that, the cabbage is high in Vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin K. These elements encourage vibrant skin, growth and repair of tissue in the body, and blood clotting. There are many more health advantages to enjoying this wellness soup! Not only does is it tasty and low calorie, but it also is FULL of ingredients that your body will LOVE.
FAQs For this Cabbage Soup Recipe
1.How can I add more protein to this recipe?
There are a lot of options for adding protein to this meal. You could either eat the soup alongside a form of protein such as rotisserie chicken or add protein into the soup. Add-ins could include tofu, chicken, ground beef, sausage, tempeh, and more.
2. Can I made this recipe ahead of time? As meal prep?
This recipe can easily be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer for later use. A single batch makes 8 servings, making this an optimal recipe for meal prep.
3. What’s the best way to store this recipe?
The best way to store this cabbage soup is to place it in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. It can last 3-7 days in the fridge (shorter if meat is added) or up to 3 months in the freezer.
4. What are other vegetables I could add to this cabbage soup recipe?
Some other vegetables that could be added in to this cabbage soup recipe include: onion, eggplant, mushrooms, or yellow squash.
Cabbage Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- ½ head cabbage chopped
- 1 cup kale chopped
- 1 14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth if you want it more brothy you can add more broth
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Chop onions, carrots, celery and zucchini. Sautee in a pot with vegetable oilfor 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and seasonings and stir for another minute.
- Add the cabbage and kale and cook until it starts to wilt.
- Add broth and tomatoes and let it cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
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