This Low Calorie Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe and Plan can help you trim down fast, and stay on plan! With 5 yummy recipes you’ll never be bored with cabbage soup again! I made these recipes because I was sick of the “same-old” cabbage soup recipes. And what I came up with included hearty vegan soups, protein packed soups, and more.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Olive oil spray
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 1 large tomato
- 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
- See recipe card for MORE versions of this soup!
Low Calorie Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe and Plan
7 Day Traditional Cabbage Soup Diet:
- 1st Day: 2-3 servings of cabbage soup plus fruit (except bananas)
- 2nd Day: 2-3 servings of cabbage soup plus vegetables like leafy greens (not starchy), but no fruit
- 3rd Day: 2-3 servings of cabbage soup plus fruits and vegetables
- 4th Day: 2-3 servings of cabbage soup plus bananas and skim milk
- 5th Day: 2-3 servings of cabbage soup plus beef (or baked chicken without the skin) and tomatoes
- 6th Day: 2-3 servings of cabbage soup plus beef and vegetables
- 7th Day: 2-3 servings of cabbage soup plus brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices, and vegetables
5 NEW Ways to Try the Cabbage Soup Diet:
- Swap one meal per day with the traditional cabbage soup, and eat normal otherwise.
- Do the cabbage soup diet, but with protein, bean, or veggie add ins to boost calories and nutrition (see recipes below).
- Enjoy the cabbage soup as a daily snack.
- Have 1 cup of cabbage soup 1 hour before dinner (it will fill you up and your won’t be as hungry!)
- Break your intermittent fast with healthy cabbage soup, it’s a great way to fill up after a light fast.
Healthy Cabbage Soup Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep – Make the soup according to the directions, and then cool completely. Move to individual containers, or large containers for family meals. Freeze or refrigerate for later.
Frozen Soup – The soup will hold for 1 month in the freezer. Add to a freezer bag and freeze flat, or in an air tight container. Make sure any containers are no more than 2/3 full as the soup expands as it freezes.
Refrigerated Soup – Will hold for 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container or jar.
Reheat – Add fresh or frozen soup to a medium or large sauce pot and heat on low until hot (10-20 minutes). Or reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes for defrosted, or 5 minutes for frozen.
Low Calorie Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe (5 Recipes!)
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These 5 different cabbage soup recipes can be made on the stove top, in the slow cooker, or in the Instant Pot. Plus, I've included a protein packed soup, bean filled soup, and even a hearty cabbage soup with potatoes so you can switch it up when you want a healthy diet soup. Special Tip: If you are doing the official cabbage soup diet, you will want to stick to the Original Cabbage Soup, or the Miso Cabbage Soup recipes. But I find the hearty soups below help me stay on plan longer, so that's why there are more to choose from.
Ingredients
1. The Original Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe:
- Olive oil spray
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium head green cabbage halved and sliced
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
2. Protein Packed Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe:
- Olive oil spray
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium head green cabbage halved and sliced
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
3. Hearty Potato Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe:
- Olive oil spray
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 Russett potatoes peeled and cubed
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium head green cabbage halved and sliced
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
4. White Bean Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe:
- Olive oil spray
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 can cannelloni beans drained and rinced
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium head green cabbage halved and sliced
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
5. Japanese Miso Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe:
- Olive oil spray
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium head green cabbage halved and sliced
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
5 Yummy Add-Ins:
- 1 bay leaf (make sure to remove and discard after cooking)
- 1 jalapeno chopped
- Fresh herbs to the top (Dill, Basil, Parsley, Cilantro)
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce (pr more depending on your taste)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
Stovetop Directions:
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and spray with olive oil.
- Add the onion, carrots and celery, and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Next, add in the bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add in any protein, beans, or potatoes (see 5 recipes above for variations) you chose, the broth, cabbage and tomato. Stir to combine.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until all the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, if you added chicken remove, shred and add back to the pot, add vinegar and serve hot.
Slow Cooker Directions:
- To your slow cooker, add all of the ingredients and mix well to combine.
- Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- If you added chicken remove, shred and add back to the slow cooker, add vinegar and serve hot.
Instant Pot Directions:
- Preheat your Instant Pot to Sauté Low, and spray with olive oil.
- Add the onion, carrots and celery, and sauté, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Next, add in the bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add in the broth and scrape the bottom well to remove any browned bits (this helps your avoid the "Burn" reading.)
- Add in any protein, beans, or potatoes (see 5 recipes above for variations) you chose, cabbage and tomato. Do not mix.
- Cover and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Do a natural release for 10 minutes, then manually release the pressure.
- Open the Instant Pot lid, and if you added chicken remove, shred and add back to the pot, then add vinegar mix well, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cupsCalories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 5.8gCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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Article History:
- Originally written and published October 11, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on June 8, 2023 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 11, 2023 by Audrey Johns