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Ultimate Guide to Healthy Cabbage Soup Recipes

This healthy cabbage soup is packed with nutrient-rich vegetables and spices, making it perfect for weight loss programs and healthy eating. With only 70-90 calories per serving, it's a low-calorie, bariatric-friendly meal that's both nourishing and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 large head green cabbage, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare Vegetables: Wash and chop all vegetables uniformly. The cabbage should be roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces for even cooking.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add Cabbage and Broth: Add chopped cabbage to the pot and stir to combine. Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Add oregano, thyme, and bay leaf.
  4. Simmer to Perfection: Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until cabbage is tender but still has some texture.
  5. Season and Serve: Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Use vegetable broth instead of higher-calorie cream bases for low-calorie option. Soup freezes beautifully for meal prep. Add apple cider vinegar at the end for brightness or red pepper flakes for spice.