Slim & Savory Cabbage Detox Soup – A light, nourishing bowl designed for clean eating

🎉 Introduction

Slim & Savory Cabbage Detox Soup is a vibrant, veggie-packed, low-calorie soup designed to nourish your body while keeping you full and energized. Inspired by classic cabbage-based “weight-loss soups,” this version focuses on whole, wholesome ingredients — tender cabbage, carrots, celery, tomatoes, herbs, and broth — creating a flavorful, comforting soup that feels refreshing rather than restrictive.

This is the kind of recipe you can enjoy anytime you want a lighter meal, a digestive reset, or a nutritious boost. It’s simple, cozy, naturally low in calories, and perfect for meal prep, busy weeks, or anyone wanting a warm, satisfying bowl without heaviness.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large soup pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board & knife
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Ladle

🛒 Ingredients

Vegetables

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced

Broth & Tomatoes

• 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1–2 bay leaves

Optional Add-Ins

• 1–2 cups spinach or kale
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for heat)
• Fresh lemon juice for brightness
• Fresh parsley for topping

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Sauté aromatics

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cook one additional minute.

Step 2: Add veggies

Stir in cabbage, bell pepper, and green beans.
Cook 3–4 minutes until cabbage softens slightly.

Step 3: Build the broth

Add diced tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, smoked paprika, pepper, salt, and bay leaves.
Bring to a boil.

Step 4: Simmer

Reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer 20–25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Step 5: Add greens

Stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 6: Serve

Remove bay leaves.
Ladle into bowls and top with fresh parsley.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Serves: 6–8
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Store in airtight containers for 4–5 days.
• Reheats beautifully on the stovetop or in the microwave.
• Freezer-friendly for up to 3 months — ideal for meal prep.

🥄 Variations

• Protein Boost
  Add cooked chicken breast or turkey meatballs.
• Spicy Metabolism Kick
  Add more red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño.
• Low-Carb Veggie Swap
  Replace carrots with zucchini or extra cabbage.
• Tomato-Free Version
  Replace tomatoes with more broth and add lemon juice.
• Hearty Version
  Add chickpeas or white beans for fiber and fullness.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Does cabbage soup help with weight loss?
   It’s low-calorie and filling, making it helpful for lighter eating days.
2. Is this soup good for meal prep?
   Yes — it reheats very well and even tastes better the next day.
3. Can I freeze it?
   Absolutely — cabbage freezes well in broths.
4. Can I add meat?
   Yes — cooked chicken or turkey is perfect.
5. Can I make it spicier?
   Add chili flakes, cayenne, or jalapeño.
6. Can I make this soup in a slow cooker?
   Yes — 6–7 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH.
7. Can I use red cabbage?
   Yes, but the color will change — still delicious.
8. How do I make it thicker?
   Simmer longer to reduce the broth.
9. Can I add potatoes?
   Sure — diced potatoes add heartiness.
10. Is this soup gluten-free?
    Yes — as long as you use gluten-free broth.

🏁 Conclusion

Slim & Savory Cabbage Detox Soup is wholesome, light, and surprisingly delicious — a perfect blend of nourishing veggies, aromatic herbs, and a comforting broth. Whether you’re trying to eat lighter, boost your veggie intake, or simply enjoy a warm, satisfying meal, this soup is a wonderful go-to recipe that’s easy to make and incredibly rewarding.

Slim & Savory Cabbage Detox Soup – A light, nourishing bowl designed for clean eating

Slim & Savory Cabbage Detox Soup is a vibrant, veggie-packed, low-calorie soup designed to nourish your body while keeping you full and energized. Inspired by classic cabbage-based “weight-loss soups,” this version focuses on whole, wholesome ingredients — tender cabbage, carrots, celery, tomatoes, herbs, and broth — creating a flavorful, comforting soup that feels refreshing rather than restrictive. This is the kind of recipe you can enjoy anytime you want a lighter meal, a digestive reset, or a nutritious boost. It’s simple, cozy, naturally low in calories, and perfect for meal prep, busy weeks, or anyone wanting a warm, satisfying bowl without heaviness.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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Ingredients

  

Vegetables

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 carrots sliced
• 2 celery stalks sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 4 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup green beans chopped
• 1 red bell pepper diced

Broth & Tomatoes

• 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
• 1 –2 bay leaves

Optional Add-Ins

• 1 –2 cups spinach or kale
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat
• Fresh lemon juice for brightness
• Fresh parsley for topping

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Equipment

• Large soup pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board & knife
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Ladle

Method

 

Step 1: Sauté aromatics

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic and cook one additional minute.

Step 2: Add veggies

1. Stir in cabbage, bell pepper, and green beans.
2. Cook 3–4 minutes until cabbage softens slightly.

Step 3: Build the broth

1. Add diced tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, smoked paprika, pepper, salt, and bay leaves.
2. Bring to a boil.

Step 4: Simmer

1. Reduce heat to medium-low.
2. Simmer 20–25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Step 5: Add greens

1. Stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 6: Serve

1. Remove bay leaves.
2. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh parsley.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Store in airtight containers for 4–5 days.

Reheats beautifully on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Freezer-friendly for up to 3 months — ideal for meal prep.

🥄 Variations

Protein Boost
Add cooked chicken breast or turkey meatballs.

Spicy Metabolism Kick
Add more red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño.

Low-Carb Veggie Swap
Replace carrots with zucchini or extra cabbage.

Tomato-Free Version
Replace tomatoes with more broth and add lemon juice.

Hearty Version
Add chickpeas or white beans for fiber and fullness.

❓ 10 FAQs

Does cabbage soup help with weight loss?
It’s low-calorie and filling, making it helpful for lighter eating days.

Is this soup good for meal prep?
Yes — it reheats very well and even tastes better the next day.

Can I freeze it?
Absolutely — cabbage freezes well in broths.

Can I add meat?
Yes — cooked chicken or turkey is perfect.

Can I make it spicier?
Add chili flakes, cayenne, or jalapeño.

Can I make this soup in a slow cooker?
Yes — 6–7 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH.

Can I use red cabbage?
Yes, but the color will change — still delicious.

How do I make it thicker?
Simmer longer to reduce the broth.

Can I add potatoes?
Sure — diced potatoes add heartiness.

Is this soup gluten-free?
Yes — as long as you use gluten-free broth.

🏁 Conclusion

Slim & Savory Cabbage Detox Soup is wholesome, light, and surprisingly delicious — a perfect blend of nourishing veggies, aromatic herbs, and a comforting broth. Whether you’re trying to eat lighter, boost your veggie intake, or simply enjoy a warm, satisfying meal, this soup is a wonderful go-to recipe that’s easy to make and incredibly rewarding.