Slow Cooker Bean Cabbage Soup Recipe

Simple Weight Watchers Cabbage Bean Soup from above with spoon and crackers

3.83 from 73 votes

This slow cooker bean and cabbage soup is easy, healthy and satisfying with just 198 calories, 0 WW Points and works with the old Simply Filling technique.

Prep Time20

Cook Time8

Total Time8 20

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bean soup with cabbage, crock pot bean soup, low-fat vegetarian soup

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), rinsed and drained
4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
2 large carrots, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
Salt and Pepper to taste
Optional seasonings to taste (I like Italian Seasoning. See Recipe Notes for more ideas)

Instructions

Ideal slow cooker size: 4- to 5-Quart.
First puree 1 can of the beans with a little water in your blender or food processor.
Combine the pureed beans and remaining ingredients in your slow cooker.
Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, 4 to 6 hours on HIGH or 6 to 8 hours on LOW.

Notes

Serving size: 1 generous cup

WW Points: 0

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5 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Recipe Additions and Variations

Different Beans - use whatever beans you prefer - pinto, black, red, black eye peas, refried - or a combination.

Seasonings:

Basic: Salt and black pepper.
Herbs: Dried thyme, oregano, basil, parsley, or a bay leaf. Italian seasoning works as an easy all-in-one option.
Warm spice: Smoked paprika or ground cumin for a deeper, earthy note.
Heat: Crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne, or a dash of hot sauce if you like it spicy.

Meatier - add chopped cooked lean ham, smoked turkey sausage, shredded chicken etc.

Stovetop Method (optional)

Sauté (optional)
In a large pot, lightly sauté onion, celery, and carrots 3–4 minutes.
Purée and build
Purée about 1 cup of the beans with a splash of broth; add to the pot with the remaining beans, cabbage (or coleslaw mix), tomatoes (with juices), broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Simmer
Bring to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook 25–35 minutes until cabbage is tender. Finish and season as above.

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