The Best Vegetable Soup Recipe For Weight Loss

This vegetable weight loss soup recipe features tender white beans and hearty veggies swimming in a rich and aromatic broth. It's so easy to make, full of flavor, and comes in at under 200 calories per serving. Plus, all you need is 10-15 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking to make it!

MY TAKE ON VEGETABLE WEIGHT LOSS SOUP

If you've always been curious about those weight loss cabbage soup diet recipes, this recipe will certainly pique your interest. Granted, this one doesn't have cabbage, but it does have a medley of other hearty veggies and clocks in at under 200 calories per serving.

Now, don't let the term "weight loss" fool you. This soup is packed with flavor and hearty ingredients, but has fewer calories than most other vegetable soups.

Best of all, when I make this vegetable soup recipe for my family, they always love it. Yup, even my kids. In fact, I can guarantee even the pickiest of eaters in your family will come back for seconds.

Joe Tip (sort of like a "pro-tip" but better)

This recipe is easy to customize, so don't hesitate to add, swap, or skip some of the ingredients. If I don't have all the vegetables on hand to make this soup recipe as is, I'll use whatever I do have on hand - I've used green beans, diced tomatoes, and even sweet potatoes before and have had great results.

Oh, and by the way, if you're looking for another low calorie vegetable soup that's perfect for aiding weight loss, then you might want to try my weight loss cabbage soup recipe as well. It's probably the most popular soup recipe on the blog.

INGREDIENTS

One of the things I love most about this recipe is that you only need simple ingredients to make it. And whatever you don't have in your kitchen, you can easily grab at the closest grocery store!

So, with that said, let's dive into everything you'll need to make this recipe:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 5 cups low sodium chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth
• 1 can low sodium white beans, rinsed
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Pretty simple stuff, right?!

As for seasonings, I personally like this recipe as is, but you can add some Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if you want to.

By the way, if you want to add a little more bulk to this recipe, you can serve it with ground turkey, lean ground beef, brown rice, or, for a low calorie option, make my cauliflower rice.

HOW TO MAKE MY VEGETABLE WEIGHT LOSS SOUP RECIPE

Now that we've covered the ingredients, it's time to go through the process of making this soup!

As I mentioned, making it is a breeze. You just sauté the veggies, bring the broth to a boil, add the rest of the ingredients, and let everything simmer until warm.

Yep, it's really that simple!

So, let's stop wasting time and make some weight loss soup, shall we?!

STEP ONE: SAUTE VEGGIES

You'll start by heating a large soup pot over medium-high heat and then add the oil to it.

Once the oil is hot, you can add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté everything for 5-7 minutes, or until the veggies are soft and slightly translucent.

STEP TWO: BUILD THE BROTH

Next, you'll want to add the low sodium vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil. Once it boils, reduce the temperature to medium, and cook for about 10 minutes.

STEP THREE: ADD THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS

To the large pot, add the white beans, kale, zucchini, tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Increase the heat until it reaches a gentle simmer, and let everything cook for another 10 minutes.

At this point you can also give the soup a taste and adjust the seasonings to your preferences. Once it tastes perfect, ladle it into 4 bowls and enjoy!

HOW TO STORE THIS VEGETABLE WEIGHT LOSS SOUP

This recipe for vegetable soup makes 4 servings, which is the perfect amount for meal prep, or a family dinner.

That said, if you think you'll need more, just double (or even triple) the ingredients and store any leftovers.

Speaking of leftovers, just allow them to cool to room temperature, then you can transfer them to an airtight container and store 'em in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

However, if you want your soup to last longer, you're going to want to freeze it. Simply transfer your cooled soup into shallow freezer-safe containers, and you can freeze it for up to 3 months. 

HOW TO REHEAT THIS VEGETABLE WEIGHT LOSS SOUP

The best way to enjoy your vegetable soup is to warm it up!

So, to reheat leftovers, microwave the soup in 30-second increments, stirring in between each, until warm. Or, reheat the soup on the stovetop over medium heat for a few minutes until fully reheated.

FAQS ABOUT THIS WEIGHT LOSS SOUP RECIPE

IS VEGETABLE SOUP A GOOD WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT?

Yes!

The reason vegetable soup is great for weight loss is because the soup is filled with high volume, low calorie foods.

That means it's very filling and satisfying, but it's super low in calories. After one bowl, you'll be full for hours, but all for less than 200 calories.

CAN I MAKE THIS IN A SLOW COOKER?

Yes! While I prefer the stovetop method, you can definitely make this recipe in a slow cooker if you prefer.

To do this, simply sauté your onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in a skillet on the stovetop. Then, add the sautéed veggies, along with the rest of your ingredients, to the slow cooker. Mix everything to combine, then put the lid on and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Well, that's how to make vegetable weight loss soup!

Whenever I'm trying to lose weight, or just eat more veggies, this soup always comes in clutch. Not only is it super healthy and filling, but it couldn't be easier to make.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this weight loss soup recipe as much as my family and I do.

As always, if you give it a try, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know what you think!

MORE WEIGHT LOSS RECIPES

If you're looking for more weight loss recipes, I have a bunch of quick and easy ones on the blog you can try next.

Check one of these out next:

• Weight loss cabbage soup recipe
• Overnight oats for weight loss
• Green smoothie for weight loss
• Weight loss protein shake
• Peanut butter banana smoothie for weight loss

Oh, and if you're looking for even more tasty recipes, be sure to check out my Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube channel! I post new ones on them all of the time.