Description
If you’re looking for a healthy, satisfying, and easy recipe to boost your wellness goals, this Quick Weight Loss Cabbage Soup delivers! Packed with nutrient-dense veggies, it’s the perfect go-to for a quick lunch, light dinner, or meal prep staple. With only wholesome ingredients and a low-calorie profile, this comforting soup supports weight loss while keeping you full and energized. Whether you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, healthy food options, or warming comfort meals, this cabbage soup checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 cups green cabbage, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried thyme
Juice of half a lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add carrots and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes to soften slightly.
4. Add chopped cabbage and stir for 2–3 minutes to help it begin to wilt.
5. Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
6. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until veggies are tender.
8. Stir in lemon juice before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning.
9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a protein boost, stir in cooked white beans or shredded chicken.
Red cabbage can be used, but it will change the color of the soup.
Add a splash of apple cider vinegar if you’re out of lemon juice for a similar bright flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg