This cabbage soup recipe for weight loss is a classic! Packed with fiber-rich vegetables, the fat-burning cabbage soup is light, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep. Whether you’ve heard about the 7-day cabbage soup diet recipe or you’re just looking for what goes in cabbage soup , this original cabbage soup diet recipe is wholesome, vegan, and incredibly flavorful.

This healthy, low-calorie soup meal keeps you full while supporting your weight loss goals. This hearty vegetable soup is packed with wholesome vegetables and bold flavors, perfect for lunch or dinner. This nutrition packed cabbage soup is also known as wonder soup.

Why You’ll Love This Weight Loss Cabbage Soup

• Low calorie & filling: Only around 100 calories per serving, making it the perfect detox cabbage soup.
• Vegan & gluten-free: A healthy vegetable soup that fits into most diets.
• Quick & easy: Made in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
• Meal prep friendly: Stores well in the fridge or freezer for busy days.
• Nutrient-Dense: Full of fiber, vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Customizable: Make it spicy, add beans for protein, or keep it light for a weight loss soup recipe.

Ingredients Needed

• Olive Oil: Adds a light, healthy fat to sauté the vegetables.
• Onion, Carrots, and Celery: The holy trinity of soup bases for flavor and nutrition.
• Cabbage and Bell Peppers: Bulk up the soup with fiber and crunch.
• Tomatoes: Provide a tangy and slightly sweet base, or 1 can diced tomatoes
• Water: Helps create the perfect soup consistency.Or, 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
• Spices and Sauces: Mixed herbs, chili flakes, and optional chili sauces enhance the soup’s flavor profile.
• Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Note: Full quantities are listed in the recipe card.

How to Make Cabbage Soup for Weight Loss

This easy cabbage diet soup recipe comes together in just a few simple steps:

• Sauté the aromatics: In a pressure cooker, Add olive oil and add chopped onions along with bay leaves. Saute the onion until the onions are softened. Add chopped tomatoes, carrots and celery, 1 cup of water and pressure cook for the 10 minutes.
• Add the cabbage: Stir in chopped cabbage and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add in salt to taste, mixed herbs, red chili flakes, green chilli sauce, red chilli sauce, cayenne pepper (if using), black pepper powder and mix well.

• Add 2 cups water and close the lid of the pressure cooker. Pressure cook on high and reduce the time to 5 Minute.
• After that allow it 5-7 minutes to cool down, open the lid after fully releasing the pressure. Your soup is ready!
• Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy your fat burning soup hot.

Tips, Variations & Meal Prep

This cabbage soup recipe is versatile and easy to adapt to your diet:

• Add Protein: Mix in chickpeas, beans, tofu, or lean chicken for a heartier meal.
• Boost Vegetables: Try spinach, zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra nutrients.
• Flavor Upgrades: Add a splash of soy sauce, lemon juice, or fresh herbs for a new twist.
• Diet-Friendly Swaps:
  • Keto: Reduce carrots and add zucchini or spinach.
  • Vegan: Stick with vegetable broth and plant-based proteins.
  • Gluten-Free: Ensure broth is gluten-free.
  • Paleo/Whole30: Use clean, additive-free broth and avoid legumes.

 Meal Prep Tip: This soup keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days and can be frozen in single-serve portions for quick weight-loss friendly meals.

Substitutions You Can Make

• Oil: You can replace olive oil with avocado oil or skip it entirely for an oil-free version.
• Vegetables: Feel free to use zucchini, broccoli, or any leftover veggies you have on hand.
• Sauces: Skip chili sauces for a milder version or use soy sauce for an umami kick.
• Herbs and Spices: Experiment with fresh basil, thyme, or oregano if you prefer.

Cabbage Soup Diet – What You Should Know

The “Cabbage Soup Diet” is a popular 7-day low-calorie meal plan where cabbage soup is eaten daily along with specific food groups:

• Day 1: Unlimited cabbage soup + fruit (except bananas).
• Day 2: Soup + vegetables (avoid starchy ones).
• Day 3: Soup + fruits and vegetables.
• Day 4: Soup + bananas and skim milk.
• Day 5: Soup + lean protein (chicken/fish) + tomatoes.
• Day 6: Soup + protein + vegetables.
• Day 7: Soup + brown rice + vegetables + fruit juice.

Note: While some claim up to 10 lbs of weight loss in a week, I feel this plan is not nutritionally balanced so I use it only short-term. For long-term results, it is better to make cabbage soup as a healthy, low-calorie meal alongside balanced nutrition.

Health Benefits & Considerations of Cabbage Soup

Cabbage soup is naturally low in calories yet packed with fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants, making it a light but filling option for weight loss. The high water and fiber content helps you feel full longer, which can reduce overall calorie intake.

However, the classic “Cabbage Soup Diet” is considered a short-term fad diet. Eating only cabbage soup for a week may result in quick weight loss, but it’s mostly water weight and can lead to nutrient deficiencies if followed too long. For sustainable results, enjoy this soup as part of a balanced meal plan alongside proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats.

Storing and Reheating

• Storing: Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: Warm in a pot over medium heat or in the microwave. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick.

FAQs about Cabbage Soup for Weight Loss

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Cabbage Soup for Weight loss

Easy cabbage soup recipe for weight loss diet. Low-calorie, nutritious, vegan, gluten-free and perfect for a 7-days cabbage soup diet plan.

Course Appetizer, soups stews

Cuisine Indian, indian cuisine

Keyword cabbage soup, Low calorie soup, soup recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 158kcal

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 carrots chopped
• 1/4 cups celery chopped
• 2 cups cabbage chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
• 250 g Tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Mixed herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted red chilli flakes
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon green chilli sauce optional
• 1 tablespoon Tablespoon red chilli sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ceyanne pepper

Instructions

• For making Instant Pot weight loss soup, start the instant pot in saute mode. Add olive oil and add chopped onions.
• Saute the onion until the onions are softened.
• Add carrots and celery, cook for the few minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cook for few minutes.
• Add in salt to taste, mixed herbs, red chili flakes, green chilli sauce, red chilli sauce, cayenne pepper (if using), black pepper powder and mix well.
• Add green bell peppers, chopped cabbage stir everything together and combine.
• Add water and close the lid of the instant pot. Close the steam vent and use manual settings. Set the pressure to high and reduce the time to 5 Minute. 
• After that allow it 5-7 minutes to cool down and with the help of a long-handled spoon gently release the steam vent.
• Serve the vegetable soup hot

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Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 11507IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg

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