Crock Pot Cabbage Soup

This Crock Pot Cabbage Soup recipe is the perfect healthy meal that’s low carb and low in calories, but high in flavour! Make this keto slow cooker cabbage soup recipe for easy meal prep!

 

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

Fall is the perfect season for soup and this veggie-packed Cabbage Soup recipe is low carb, keto, and full of flavour! It’s simple to throw together and it’s perfect for meal prep because it can be made as a dump-and-go Crock Pot meal! Whether you’re looking for low carb recipes or just to increase your intake of veggies, this Crock Pot Cabbage Soup is the recipe you need!

Here are just a few reasons this is the best cabbage soup recipe around!

1. It is EASY to MAKE: Making cabbage soup in your Crock Pot or slow cooker is very simple. Just dump in all the ingredients (except for the green beans) and cook on either low or high for several hours. Stir in the green beans about 30 minutes before serving, and that’s it!  
2. A great option for MEAL PREP: The leftovers of this slow cooker cabbage soup make a great and easy option for meal prep.
3. It’s HEALTHY: The soup is filled with veggies and it is low carb and keto friendly.
4. It’s easy to CUSTOMIZE: This is an incredibly versatile soup, so feel free to add whatever veggies you love!

Follow these tips and tricks for the BEST crock pot cabbage soup!

Be sure to add the amount of liquid the recipe suggests. The cabbage and other veggies release liquid as the soup cooks, creating the perfect ratio of liquid to veggies.

Only add the frozen beans when the recipe call for it. If they are added too early, the beans can become mushy and won’t keep their texture, colour, or flavour.

Make sure to cool the soup completely to room temperature and store it in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain the freshness of the soup.

Don’t forget to season the cabbage soup well. Make sure to add in the salt and black pepper, dill, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and chili powder. This gives the cabbage soup lots of flavour to compliment the flavours of the veggies. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.

Here are some issues you might encounter when making this cabbage soup recipe and how to prevent and fix them!

Cook the vegetables either on a low heat or for a shorter time on high heat so they keep their shape and flavour. Vegetables can get mushy when overcooked, so be sure to follow the recipe to prevent this!

Make sure to add the spices the recipe calls for as this allows the flavours to meld together and gives the soup its flavour. Adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences.

If there is too much liquid added to the soup, it will dilute its flavour. Follow the recipe as written and add only what it calls for.

You’ll need these kitchen items on hand to make this slow cooker cabbage soup recipe (paid links):

• Slow Cooker
• mixing bowls
• liquid measuring cups
• wooden spoon
• Soup Ladle

You’ll need these ingredients to make this Crock Pot cabbage soup (paid links):

• 1 large onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 medium carrots chopped
• 3 stalks celery chopped
• 1/2 medium zucchini chopped
• 1/2 medium head of cabbage thinly sliced
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon dill
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can green beans (14.5 ounces), or use frozen cut green beans instead
• chopped fresh parsley for serving (optional)

Here are a few variations on this cabbage soup!

1. Added Protein – Add in chickpeas, lentils, or white beans or meat such as ground beef, sausage, or chicken for a hearty soup.
2. Italian – Add in Cannellini beans or Italian sausage and cooked pasta noodles, such as small shells, right at the end of cooking.
3. Mexican – Add in cumin and green chilies during cooking. Serve with avocado, a squeeze of fresh lime, and fresh cilantro.

We hope you love this slow cooker cabbage soup as much as we do! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite healthy slow cooker meal? We’d love to know!

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Watch the video below to see exactly how we make this low carb meal. You can find more delicious recipe videos on our YouTube channel.