Healthy Shredded Cabbage & Potato Soup

Healthy shredded cabbage and potato soup is an easy, comforting recipe that cooks in just 30 minutes. Made with a handful of nutritious ingredients, the base of this easy vegetable soup is made with onions, celery, garlic, cabbage, potatoes, crushed tomatoes, and broth. It’s a simple, low-calorie recipe that is perfect for a healthy diet.

I know how much you all enjoy simple vegetable soup recipes like my broccoli stem soup and my 15-minute bok choy soup, so I couldn’t wait to share this healthy shredded cabbage and potato soup with you! It goes without saying that the star of the show is cabbage; a vegetable that is high in nutrients and fiber but low in calories which is how the cabbage soup diet became so popular.

But as you may know, I’m not a big fan of dieting! Instead, I encourage you to focus on real whole foods as close to their natural state as possible, most of the time. And finding lots of delicious ways to sneak more vegetables into your healthy diet (like making a big pot of cabbage soup) is an easy way to do it.

Health Benefits of Cabbage

Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that is in the same family as broccoli and cauliflower have a ton of health benefits, is budget-friendly, and happens to be absolutely delicious! Which reminds me, if you’ve never tried making cabbage steaks before, add that to your ‘must-try’ list as well – SO good!!

Cabbage is a nutritious vegetable that is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are some of the potential health benefits of consuming cabbage:

• Loaded with nutrients: cabbage is an anti-inflammatory vegetable that is rich in Vitamin C (a great immune booster), high in fiber, and loaded with potassium, magnesium, and other nutrients.
• Rich in antioxidants: Antioxidants are little compounds that help to prevent damage to cells throughout the body. The more antioxidants in your healthy diet, the better!
• Helps with weight loss: while weight loss is a result of multiple daily habits practiced consistently over time, including low-calorie, high-nutrient foods (like cabbage!), can really help to support your weight loss efforts.
• Supports heart health: cabbage contains high levels of potassium and fiber, both of which are essential for maintaining a healthy heart. Potassium can help lower blood pressure, while fiber can help reduce cholesterol levels. #win-win
• Great for digestion: Cabbage is high in fiber and water! This helps keep you feeling full while supporting digestion and regularity.

How To Make Healthy Cabbage & Potato Soup

I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make this soup! Here’s all you need to do:

1. Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat and add in the onions and celery. Cook until the onions are beginning to look translucent and the veggies are tender.
2. Stir in spices before adding in the crushed tomatoes (diced tomatoes would work as well!).
3. Add the cabbage, salt, pepper, broth, and water. Stir well, and bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4. Stir in the potatoes, and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.
5. Serve and enjoy topped with fresh Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper. If you like your cabbage soup spicy, try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

healthy cooking tip: I love to use bone broth for this recipe as it is rich in nutrients and high in protein. If you prefer a vegetarian cabbage soup, swap the bone broth for veggie broth. When in a pinch, you can use all water in place of the broth.

How To Store and Reheat Cabbage Potato Soup

• To store leftovers: Allow your soup to come to room temperature. Then transfer into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• How to freeze: Transfer the cooled soup into a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer. It will last stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• How to reheat: You can reheat your soup on the stovetop or in the microwave! Simply transfer the soup to a pot (or a microwave-safe bowl) and heat until warm.

flavor tip! This is a super flexible recipe – you can add extra veggies, change up the spices, or mix in your favorite proteins. My family loves when I add sausage or ground pork – but plant-based proteins like beans or crumbled tofu would also be delicious.

Watch my Shredded Cabbage & Potato Soup Recipe Video Below!

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Healthy Shredded Cabbage & Potato Soup

Healthy shredded cabbage and potato soup is an easy, comforting meal made with a handful of nutritious ingredients. This is a simple, low-calorie recipe that is perfect for a healthy diet. Serve this topped with Parmesan cheese and extra black pepper!

Course: DIET, LUNCH, soup + stew + chili

Cuisine: gluten free, Italian, vegetarian

Author: Dani Spies

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 143kcal

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, diced, (about 2 cups)
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 -15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken bone broth
• 5 cups water
• 1 medium cabbage, thinly sliced (10-12 cups)
• 1 pound baby potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese to serve

Instructions

• Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the onions and celery. Give it a pinch of salt and saut for 5 minutes or until the onions are beginning to look translucent.
  
• Stir in coriander, smoked paprika, and oregano before adding in the crushed tomatoes. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
  
• Add the cabbage, salt, pepper, broth, and water. Stir well, turn up the heat, and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  
• Add in potatoes, and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes and cabbage are tender. Adjust seasonings as desired.
  
• Ladle into your favorite bowl and serve with a hearty sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper. Enjoy.
  

Notes

Note: You can swap diced tomatoes for crushed tomatoes if you have them on hand. Try adding an extra layer of flavor by using fire-roasted tomatoes or tomatoes with basil.

Both savoy cabbage and green cabbage work really well in this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1606IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg