Weight Watchers Low-Points Cabbage Soup Recipe!

🥬 Weight Watchers Low-Points Cabbage Soup

WW Points:

• 0–1 points per serving (depends on broth + oil choice)

• Most plans consider this ZeroPoint–friendly

🧾 Ingredients (6–8 servings)

• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional – skip for 0 points)

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 medium carrots, sliced

• 2 stalks celery, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 1 small head green cabbage, chopped

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no sugar added)

• 6 cups fat-free vegetable or chicken broth

• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• Optional add-ins:

  • Red pepper flakes

  • Bay leaf

  • Fresh parsley or dill

🍲 Instructions

1. Sauté (optional)

   • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

   • Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper.

   • Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.

2. Add cabbage & tomatoes

   • Stir in chopped cabbage and diced tomatoes (with juice).

3. Simmer

   • Pour in broth and add all seasonings.

   • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

   • Cover and cook 25–30 minutes, until cabbage is tender.

4. Taste & adjust

   • Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.

   • Remove bay leaf if used.

❓ Q & A

Q: Is this really low-points?

A: Yep! Using fat-free broth and skipping oil keeps it 0 points on most WW plans.

Q: Can I add protein?

A: Totally:

• Shredded chicken breast

• Extra-lean ground turkey

• White beans or chickpeas (may add points)

Q: Can I freeze it?

A: Yes! This soup freezes really well for up to 3 months.

Q: How long does it last in the fridge?

A: 4–5 days in an airtight container.

Q: How do I make it more flavorful?

A:

• Add garlic powder + onion powder

• Splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

• Fresh herbs at the end

🌶 Flavor Variations

• Mexican-style: Cumin + chili powder

• Asian-inspired: Ginger + soy sauce (low sodium)

• Spicy: Cayenne or hot sauce.