Dinner

Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe

ByLana Polati November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

Introduction

This vibrant cabbage soup is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for a light meal or detox. Packed with fresh vegetables and a savory broth, it’s easy to make and full of flavor. Ideal for those looking to enjoy a healthy, low-calorie option.

A close-up of a white pot filled with cooked cabbage soup, showing large pieces of soft, light green cabbage with tender, translucent edges floating in a clear brownish broth. Mixed in are chunks of red and orange bell peppers and light green celery, all simmered together, creating a colorful, textured mix of vegetables in the soup. The pot sits on a wooden board next to a striped cloth, all placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups beef broth
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 head medium 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

Instructions

Step 1: In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 2: Add the diced onions, all the bell peppers, and the tomatoes to the pot.
Step 3: Cook on medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Stir in the minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, and tomato paste until combined.
Step 5: Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes to develop the flavors.
Step 6: Pour in the beef broth, then add the chopped cabbage.
Step 7: Increase the heat and bring the soup to a boil.
Step 8: Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
Step 9: Serve warm and enjoy your nutritious cabbage soup.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth.
Add chopped carrots or zucchini for extra vegetables and texture.
Adjust seasoning with a splash of lemon juice or vinegar for brightness before serving.
Use fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro as a garnish for added freshness.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through. This soup can also be frozen for up to 2 months—thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.