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Simple Cabbage Soup Recipe for Weight Loss

Warm up with this easy, healthy cabbage soup recipe—a comforting, flavorful meal that's perfect with crusty bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 celery rib diced
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can cooked white beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 garlic cloves grated
  • 2 Yukon Gold potatoes diced
  • 1 small green cabbage about 1 pound (9 cups chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, celery, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in the vinegar. Add the tomatoes, broth, beans, garlic, potatoes, cabbage, and thyme. Cover the pot and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, top with fresh parsley, and serve.

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I love using apple cider vinegar instead of white wine vinegar when I want a slightly fruitier, mellower tang in my soup.
Storage Tip: This soup keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to 5 days, and I find the flavors meld and deepen overnight, making it even better as leftovers.
Make-
Ahead Advice: You can chop all the vegetables a day in advance and store them together in a sealed container in the fridge to make the cooking process even quicker.
Common Mistake: Don't skip the step of cooking the carrots, onion, and celery first.
This builds a crucial flavor base, or "sofrito," that makes the whole soup taste richer.
Serving Suggestion: A sprinkle of grated Parmesan or a dollop of pesto on top just before serving adds a wonderful savory finish that I always enjoy.
Equipment Note: If you don't have a pot large enough, you can halve the recipe easily, or simply use a big Dutch oven, which is my go-to for soups like this.
Personal Twist: Sometimes I add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a gentle warmth that really complements the sweet cabbage and tomatoes.