Weight Loss Soup Recipe

Looking to lose a few pesky pounds or get motivated for a big weight loss journey? THIS vegetable diet soup is your NEW BEST FRIEND! I'm telling you it has worked for me and it may work for you too. Our weight loss soup recipe is packed with vegetables and lean meat making it so healthy, and rich in flavor. You will be craving it every day for your meals.

I really love this easy vegetable soup recipe and I think you will too! I actually make it frequently so I have easy lunch options on hand that take me only minutes to prepare. Since low-calorie vegetable soup stores great in the freezer, I can make a whole batch for my meal prep.

Also, I 100% recommend that you make a batch of homemade beef broth or this instant pot chicken bone broth when making a pot of cabbage weight loss soup instead of opting for store-bought. It'll change. your. life.

Why You'll Love Weight Loss Vegetable Soup

• Hearty and Satisfying. Meals that are full of protein and fiber are more likely to keep you feeling satisfied longer which may mean you are eating less frequently. (source)
• Easy to Make. This cabbage soup recipe uses the Instant Pot to save you time and provides you with a hands-off way to prepare this meal. But you also have the option to make it on the stove or in the slow cooker too.
• Perfect to Make Ahead: This soup makes a big batch, freezes well, and also is easy to reheat.
• Better Than the Cabbage Soup Diet. If you've ever heard of the cabbage soup diet, let me tell you our soup is way better! We've added ground beef to make to heartier and more satisfy.

How Does Soup Help You Lose Weight?

It can but it's not guaranteed. Some studies have shown that those who regularly eat soup have a healthier weight and experience other health benefits. It could be that soups simply make you feel full longer. (source)

• Our soup for weight loss is low in calories and virtually carb-free. Quite a few vegetables and the broth are basically calorie-free and by including more of them you can create a hearty and satisfying soup that's low in calories.
• Our diet soup recipe skips cheese and dairy but is also full of flavor from spices like garlic and oregano.
• It will keep you full for hours and hours. Being full and satisfied will help you from snacking and craving other foods.
• You can eat a generous bowl of this soup while consuming minimal calories.

Ingredients in Cabbage Weight Loss Soup

Here's a quick look at the simple ingredients you will need to make a batch of the best hamburger cabbage soup recipe for weight loss. Be sure to review the full list in the recipe card when making your grocery list.

• Ground beef: Choose the leanest package of ground beef. If eating on a budget, go ahead and use one with a higher percentage of fat and keep reading to find out how to remove some of the extra fat it contains. Sometimes I opt for a weight loss turkey soup and choose ground turkey instead.
• Aromatics: Garlic, onion, carrot, and celery are not only healthy additions to your diet soup, but they also contribute flavor.
• Zucchini and yellow squash: Super low-calorie veggies that bulk up the soup.
• Herbs and spices: We keep it simple with a touch of oregano but a wide variety of different herbs and spices work well. Try experimenting with Italian seasoning, thyme, marjoram, and bay leaves.
• Canned tomatoes: A super simple pantry staple that adds depth of flavor and a bit of acid to the soup.
• Beans: The beans are optional but they do bulk up the soup, making it heartier. Plus beans are packed with lots of fiber and other nutrients.
• Potato: Choose any white potato when making your batch of low-calorie vegetable soup. You can also swap white potatoes for sweet potatoes instead.
• Cabbage: An inexpensive and low-calorie vegetable that's perfect for soups.

Variations

• Vegetarian option: Skip the meat for a veggie-based version of this soup and add 1-2 additional cans of beans.
• Looking for a bone broth recipe for weight loss? Swap out the broth with a bone broth instead.
• Low-carb or keto vegetable soup: Skip the beans and potatoes for a low-carb version of low-calorie vegetable soup.
• Swap the Veggies: When it comes to vegetables to use in making your own version of magic weight loss soup, here are the ones we find are the lowest in calories and work well in soups. Choose your favorites from cabbage, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, herbs and spices, chopped greens such as spinach or kale, and green beans.
• Lower-Calorie and Low Carb: For a lower calorie soup or to make it low-carb leave out the beans and potatoes. I like the beans for extra fiber and the potatoes to make it a bit more filling.
• Whole Grains: You can add some quinoa, brown rice, farro, or barley if you want. I suggest adding these warm cooked grains to the soup just before serving. This way they don't soak up all the broth.

How to Make Cabbage Soup for Weight Loss

Prep the veggies. I like to do this while the meat is browning. Wash and chop them into bite-size pieces. I love cutting my carrots long and thin and the squash into one-inch chunks. Cut your potatoes nice and small, so they go further. But of course, you can cut them as you prefer.

PRO TIP: While you can do this step in your pressure cooker on sauté mode, I prefer to get it done on my stovetop. It's a lot faster and I'm not overloading my instant pot. 

1. Brown the meat in a large stock pot. Add garlic and onion and let it sauté until the onions are translucent.
2. Add the veggies and canned tomatoes. Drain and rinse the beans before adding them to the pot.
3. Add the homemade or store-bought broth, if adding store bought I highly recommend vegetable broth. Add spices at this point too. .
4. Stir everything together. Bring to a boil and simmer until veggies are just for tender. About 20 minutes.

How to Serve Weight Loss Soup

This soup is so rich in flavor that it does not need any additional creams or cheese. You can feel free to add some more salt and pepper, or top with fresh herbs like basil.

Here are some ideas for side dishes if you feel like you need a heartier meal.

• Enjoy it with some bread such as our avocado toast, toasted cheese bread, or homemade dinner rolls.
• It's great to eat with half an egg salad sandwich or a chicken pesto sandwich.
• Chia pudding, fresh fruit or a healthy salad with fruit also make great options.
• An easy salad like our strawberry salad, asparagus salad, or blueberry salad.

How to Store

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to two weeks in the fridge.
• Freezer: You can freeze individual servings and they will last at least three months.
• Reheat: Return your soup to a saucepan and reheat over medium heat until heated through. You can also reheat individual servings in the microwave.

Expert Tips

• Best flavor: Make your vegetable diet soup with homemade broth.
• Drain the ground meat well after cooking. If using a higher fat content ground meat you can quickly rinse with hot water to remove more of the fat.
• Make sure to use quick release. This prevents your vegetables from turning out overly soft.

FAQs

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