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There’s something deeply comforting about a good bowl of soup. It warms you up, fills you up, and makes staying on track feel easier. For me, soup has always been one of the most reliable tools in my slow and steady weight loss journey.

These WW friendly cabbage soup recipes are simple, nourishing, and surprisingly satisfying. Whether you prefer the ease of a slow cooker or a quick stovetop soup, each one is packed with flavor and made with zero or low Point ingredients. They are the kind of recipes you can lean on when you want to eat well without overthinking it.

Are Soups a Good Way to Lose Weight?

Absolutely. Eating soup regularly is one of my favorite ways to support weight loss and maintenance without feeling deprived.

A bowl of broth-based or vegetable-forward soup fills you up, helps manage appetite, and makes it easier to stop eating when you’re satisfied. To me, soup really is a little bit of magic in a bowl.

Why Soup Works So Well

  • Soup helps you feel full with fewer calories
  • Soup naturally slows down eating
  • Soup can help curb cravings
  • Soup supports digestion and reduces bloating
  • Soup makes meals feel more comforting and complete

Health experts often recommend tomato-based or broth-based soups because they tend to be lower in calories and fat. Vegetable soups, especially cabbage-based soups, are particularly helpful because they’re high in fiber and volume, which helps you feel satisfied for longer.

What About the Cabbage Soup Diet?

If the words cabbage soup bring back memories of bland, boring diet food, you’re not alone. I resisted cabbage soup for years because I associated it with the old Cabbage Soup Diet.

While I’m not a fan of extreme or restrictive plans, there is real science behind why soup can support weight loss. A study from Penn State found that eating a bowl of soup before a meal led people to eat fewer calories overall, without compensating later in the day.

The key is making soup that’s flavorful, satisfying, and enjoyable. These recipes do exactly that. They’ve completely changed how I think abo

How Many Calories and WW Points Are in These Cabbage Soup Recipes?

These WW friendly cabbage soup recipes are naturally low in calories and Points. Most range from 0 to 4 WW Points per serving, depending on ingredients, and can be made in either the slow cooker or on the stovetop.

Try one or try them all and see just how satisfying simple soup can be.

Favorite WW Cabbage Soup Recipes

Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

Each cup of this easy slow cooker soup has just 78 calories. It strikes a wonderful balance between tangy and comforting, and it’s perfect when you want something light but flavorful.

Shredded Cabbage Soup

A simple, nourishing soup that’s ideal after a few days of overindulgence. Clean, comforting, and easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand.

WW Simply Filling Slow Cooker Bean and Cabbage Soup

This hearty bean and cabbage soup is filling, budget-friendly, and perfect for batch cooking. I love making a big pot on the weekend to enjoy all week.

Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup with Sausage

This one eats like a meal. The sausage adds richness and flavor while still keeping the Points reasonable. Rod especially loved how filling it was.

WeightWatchers Garden Vegetable Soup (Zero Points)

Weight Watchers Garden Vegetable Cabbage Soup (Zero Points)

This is one of my go-to fridge staples. It’s brimming with vegetables, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for when hunger strikes and you want something filling without filling out.

Winter Borscht in a green bowl with a spoon and toasted bread
WW Friendly Winter Borscht

WW Friendly Winter Borscht

A cozy, comforting beet and cabbage soup that’s hearty and satisfying. This version hits all the right notes without feeling heavy.

Plate of corned beef, cabbage and carrots next to bowl of leftover corned beef cabbage soup

Leftover Corned Beef Cabbage Soup

A great way to transform leftovers into something fresh and flavorful. If you don’t have leftover corned beef, a small piece from the deli counter works just as well.

Ready to Slim Down With Soup?

If you are looking for an easy, comforting way to support your weight loss or maintenance goals, soup is a wonderful place to start. These recipes prove that soup doesn’t have to be boring. With the right ingredients and a little creativity, it can be one of the most enjoyable parts of eating well.

About Martha McKinnon

Weight Watchers Lifetime Member, Yoga Practitioner and Blogger who loves to share her passion for trying to create a happy, healthy, balanced life in what often feels like an overwhelming out of control world.

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3 Comments

  1. Hello! Thank you for the recipe, I m so exited to start this 7 day cabbage diet .i not good i doing diet but i will try my best with this one and give a chance to see if it really works i will keep you post it.

  2. I would like to reestablish my weight watchers membership. But I cannot wrap myself around the computer and so I was not able to follow the directions and eventually had to give up. Do you think I could start again with help from you? If so, I would like to get started.

    1. Hi Esther, I’m just a member of WW, not an employee. I’ll help you however I can. I did Weight Watchers for the first time back in the 1990s before the computer and was very successful. Let me know how I might be able to assist you. – Warmly, Martha