By Becky Hardin
Updated Apr 30, 2025
This healthy Cabbage Soup recipe is filled with vegetables, broth, and of course, lots of cabbage. You’d never guess this delicious and cozy soup has zero Weight Watchers Points! It’s low-calorie and filled with nutrients, so it’s perfect for any diet, detox, weight loss, or healthy meal plan. No need to sacrifice taste for this one!
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“I’ve made this several times now and love it. One of the great things is you can switch up the veggies, use what you have on hand…Everyone loves it. Thank you! – Suzette
Cabbage Soup
The only ingredients you need for this healthy soup recipe are a bunch of veggies, broth, tomato paste, and some seasonings. Cabbage is a super low-calorie vegetable, but it’s also filled with tons of awesome nutrients. It makes this cabbage soup great for Weight Watchers or another diet program, a New Year’s detox, or general weight loss. And of course, it’s delicious enough that you’ll want to add it to your regular diet.
Feel free to swap out the veggies to your liking. Try adding sweet peas, bell peppers, squash, or kale. Or if you want to add some spice, try spicy peppers with the other vegetables, like jalapeños. You can also mix in red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and/or chili powder with the other seasonings.
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- ▢ 3 cups nonfat low-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth or chicken broth
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ▢ 2 cups chopped cabbage
- ▢ ½ yellow onion
- ▢ 1 cup chopped carrot
- ▢ 1 cup green beans
- ▢ ½ cup chopped zucchini
- ▢ 1 cup diced tomato
- ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- ▢ ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Spray a large pot with olive oil spray.
- Sauté the onions, carrots, and garlic over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the carrots soften. ½ yellow onion, 1 cup chopped carrot, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the broth, tomato paste, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, and all spices. Stir to combine. 3 cups nonfat low-sodium beef broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 cups chopped cabbage, 1 cup green beans, 1 cup diced tomato, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until the veggies are all tender to your liking.
- Add the zucchini and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes. ½ cup chopped zucchini
- Serve hot garnished with chopped chives or thyme if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Cabbage Soup Step by Step
Get the pot ready : Spray a large pot with olive oil spray.
Sauté aromatics and garlic: Sauté 1/2 yellow onion, 1 cup chopped carrots, and 2 cloves of garlic over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the carrots soften.
Add in the broth and a few other vegetables: Add the 3 cups of low-sodium beef broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 2 cups chopped cabbage, 1 cup green beans, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
Simmer : Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until the veggies are all tender to your liking.
Add the zucchini : Add 1/2 cup chopped zucchini and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.
Garnish and serve: Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives or thyme if desired. Enjoy!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container, and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
This recipe is freezer-friendly, so you can make a batch and store it for easy, healthy meals. It’s a great meal prep recipe! Pour the soup into freezer-safe containers, and freeze it for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
This cabbage soup is great on its own, but you can make it a more filling meal by adding some protein. I love to add simple poached or shredded chicken to mine! These flavorful pesto shrimp are also delish!
You can also pair the soup with a green detox smoothie or my favorite lemonade cleanse !
more healthy soup recipes we love
Sausage Lentil Soup
Butternut Squash Soup
Mom’s Tomato Soup with Cheesy Crostini
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cabbage Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups nonfat low-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- ½ yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup green beans
- ½ cup chopped zucchini
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray a large pot with olive oil spray.
- Sauté the onions, carrots, and garlic over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the carrots soften. ½ yellow onion, 1 cup chopped carrot, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the broth, tomato paste, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, and all spices. Stir to combine. 3 cups nonfat low-sodium beef broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 cups chopped cabbage, 1 cup green beans, 1 cup diced tomato, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until the veggies are all tender to your liking.
- Add the zucchini and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes. ½ cup chopped zucchini
- Serve hot garnished with chopped chives or thyme if desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
