🥣 Easy Weight Watchers Cabbage Soup (1–2 Points)

This soup is light, comforting, and packed with fiber-rich veggies. It’s great for meal prep, helps keep you full, and is super customizable depending on what you have in your fridge. The flavors get even better the next day!

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 carrot, sliced (optional)
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 3 cups low-sodium broth (chicken or vegetable)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ½ tsp paprika (or more if you like smoky flavor)

👉 Optional add-ins:

• Garlic (highly recommended!)
• Zucchini
• Green beans
• Spinach or kale

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Sauté base
   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion (and garlic if using) and cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
2. Add veggies
   Stir in cabbage, carrot, and celery. Cook about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Add liquids
   Pour in broth and diced tomatoes (with juice).
4. Season & simmer
   Add salt, pepper, and paprika.
   Simmer for 20 minutes (or longer for deeper flavor).
5. Taste & adjust
   Add more seasoning if needed and serve warm.

🔥 Tips for Best Flavor

• Let it simmer longer (30–40 min) for richer taste
• Add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar at the end to brighten it
• Use fire-roasted tomatoes for extra depth
• Add chili flakes if you want heat 🌶️

❓ Q&A

❓ Why is this only 1–2 points?

Most ingredients (cabbage, broth, veggies) are very low or zero points.
👉 The only real points come from the olive oil.

❓ Can I make it 0 points?

Yes!

• Skip the oil → sauté with broth or cooking spray instead

❓ Can I add protein?

Definitely—great options:

• Shredded chicken
• Turkey
• Beans (will add points depending on plan)

❓ How long does it last?

• Fridge: 4–5 days
• Freezer: up to 3 months

❓ Can I make it in a slow cooker?

Yes!

• Throw everything in and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours

🍲 Pro Tip

This soup works great as a “volume eating” meal—you can have a big bowl and stay satisfied without using many points.

If you want, I can turn this into:

• a fat-burning detox-style version
• a high-protein cabbage soup
• or a spicy kick version