Can I add meat to cabbage soup?

Totally. Cooked chicken, turkey, or even browned ground beef work well—just keep in mind it won’t be zero points anymore if you're following Weight Watchers.

How long does cabbage soup last in the fridge?

It’ll keep for about 5–7 days when stored in a sealed container.

Is cabbage soup good for digestion?

Yes! It's high in fiber and water-rich veggies, which can support digestion and help keep things moving.

What’s the difference between cabbage soup and the cabbage soup diet?

The cabbage soup diet is a short-term weight-loss plan. This recipe? It’s a wholesome, flavorful meal you can enjoy any day without strict rules or starvation.

Cabbage Soup Recipe – Frugal, Cozy, and Surprisingly Flavorful

Name: Cabbage Soup – Cozy, Low-Carb, and Full of Flavor
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups beef broth (or vegetable stock); 1 tsp fresh thyme; 3 tsp minced garlic; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 small yellow onions, diced; 1 medium head cabbage, chopped; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 orange bell pepper, diced

Description

A cozy, hearty, veggie-packed cabbage soup perfect for light dinners, meal prep, or low-carb comfort.

Ingredients

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3 cups beef broth (or vegetable stock)

1 tsp fresh thyme

3 tsp minced garlic

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp tomato paste

2 small yellow onions, diced

1 medium head cabbage, chopped

1 cup diced tomatoes

3 stalks celery, sliced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 yellow bell pepper, diced

1 orange bell pepper, diced

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. Add diced onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

3. Cook on medium-high heat for 4–6 minutes.

4. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.

5. Cook an additional 2 minutes.

6. Pour in beef broth or vegetable stock.

7. Add chopped cabbage.

8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

9. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.

10. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

You can use vegetable broth to keep this vegetarian.

Soup stores well for 5–7 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.

Add chili flakes for spice or chicken for extra protein.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 69
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 267mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg