Ham and Cabbage Soup
This Ham and Cabbage Soup provides 15g protein and 135 calories per serving—a low-calorie, nutrient-dense option for cutting phases. The recipe yields 10 servings from quick stovetop prep, making it ideal for batch cooking. Use it as a high-volume, low-calorie addition to your meal prep when you need to fill your plate without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Ham Or Canadian Bacon(480g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Carrots
- •Celery(800g)
- •Garlic(180g)
- •Cabbage, Green
- •2 bay leaves
- •Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1In a large saucepan or small stockpot over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to become translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots and celery are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the ham, broth, cabbage, and bay leaves and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the cabbage is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- 2*To make ham broth, combine 2 smoked ham hocks, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 1 onion (quartered), 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns and 4 quarts water in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over low heat, reduce to a very gentle simmer, cover and cook until the meat falls off the ham hocks, 3 to 4 hours. Strain the broth and add salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 3 quarts.
Nutrition — Per Serving
135
calories
15g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 544 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.7g
10 servings per batch · ~149g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Ham and Cabbage Soup have per serving?
Each serving contains 15g of protein and 135 calories, making it a light option for between-meal consumption or as a side to a larger meal. The macro breakdown is 5g fat and 9g carbs per serving.
How long does Ham and Cabbage Soup take to make?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 10 servings in a single batch on the stovetop. You can prepare enough soup for multiple days in minimal active cooking time.
Is Ham and Cabbage Soup good for fat loss?
At only 135 calories and 15g protein per serving, this soup works well as a low-calorie filler during a cut when you need volume without excess calories. It pairs effectively with a higher-protein main dish to keep daily totals on track.
