Simple Cabbage Soup Recipe That’s Light & Filling
This Cabbage Fat-burning Soup is a light, wholesome, and fiber-packed vegetable soup made with fresh cabbage, tomatoes, and spices. Perfect for clean eating and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups green cabbage, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
3 celery stalks, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp thyme
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots for 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic and bell pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in cabbage, tomatoes, and broth.
- Season with basil, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 25–30 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra greens, stir in spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes. For added protein, include beans or tofu. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.