Cabbage Carrot Corn soup (3C Soup) is a vegan, low-calorie and low-carb packed with dietary fibre that keeps you full and nourished. Ideal soup recipe if you are planning to shed a few pounds.
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What is 3C Soup?
3C Soup is a super-healthy vegetarian soup recipe prepared with 3C vegetables, i.e. Cabbage, Carrot and Corn kernel, using homemade stock. This vegan vegetable soup is so yummy and flavourful that you can eat it as a starter or snack at any time of the day.
The veggies in this soup are low in calories, low in carbohydrates and full of nutrients that aid in weight loss. This 3c soup is a perfect choice if you are making efforts to lose weight as it fills your tummy for a long because of the fibre and water content of the veggies and thus reduces subsequent hunger.
This recipe is inspired by my green soup on this site and pairs well with this delicious side dish recipe.
Reasons you will💖 this soup
- Gluten-free.
- Dairy-free.
- Vegan.
- Low-calories you won't feel guilty if you want to go more.
- A perfect recipe for weight watchers with only 98 calories per cup serving.
- An easy, simple and versatile recipe you can easily modify.
What goes in 3C soup?
For preparing this quick and easy cabbage carrot corn soup recipe, you require the following ingredients:
- Cabbage - Green cabbage. Thoroughly wash it in warm water with salt added to it. Grate or chop whatever suits you.
- Carrot - Grated- I use an orange carrot as this is the only variety available at my place. Use any.
- Corn - I prefer to use frozen corn kernels because of ease. It makes this soup super yum with its crunchiness.
- Onion and garlic - Add flavour.
- Cilantro - Use fresh coriander leaves for garnishing. (optional)
- Oil - Olive oil or any cooking oil will work best.
- Lemon juice - It offers sourness.
- Salt- I use table salt and black salt to give this recipe a unique taste.
- Pepper- For the spicy quotient.
- Oregano - make more appealing.
- Water- As much as you want to prepare the stock.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Please NOTE that if you plan for the weight loss, consuming this soup only should not be the only strategy to lose the extra pounds.
Combine it with a balanced diet and change your lifestyle like regular exercise, no smoking/drinking, avoiding overeating, etc. for the best results,
How to make cabbage carrot corn soup?
For the full recipe, check out the video below.
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Let's get started on how to make cabbage carrot corn soup with homemade stock
Step-1 Prepare stock
- Soak the cabbage in warm water with salt added to it for 10 minutes to remove any impurities. Peel off and discard the outer cabbage leaves. I also prefer peeling off the carrot.
- Grate cabbage and carrot using a grater. You can also chop it. Do whatever is comfortable for you. I like grating veggies as in this way these cook faster, and also, veggies are easier to eat in the soup.
- Add cabbage, carrot and corn kernels, salt, red chilli powder and water into a pan. Cover with a lid and cook for 12-15 minutes on low heat.
- When veggies are cooked, strain them, and homemade stock full of nutrition is ready. Save this stock for the next step.
Step-2 Prepare soup
Add oil to a medium-hot pan, and cook chopped garlic and onions. Once softened, add cooked veggies and saute for the next 5 minutes. Pour in salt (if required), lemon juice, oregano, stock (prepared above), and simmer for 8-10 minutes
Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot this healthy 3C Soup.
Variations
If looking for some adaptions, try these and let me know how it goes:
- Spicy - Add green chillies while cooking to imbue heat into the recipe.
- Tomatoes - Use tomatoes for extra tanginess.
- Green onions - Replace regular onions with green onions or other pungent relatives, including leeks, shallots, and chives.
- Garnish - Sprinkle mixed seeds, chives, or chopped parsley.
- Butter - Use butter instead of oil if not for weight loss purposes for rich flavour.
- Cheese - Top up a little cheese to make it more tempting.
- Chickpeas - Combine boiled chickpeas for complete protein.
Storage
- Store this 3C veggies soup in the fridge.
- It stays good for 2-3 days.
- Reheat before serving.
Tips N Suggestions
- Wash cabbage thoroughly and discard the outer leaf.
- Grating or chopping the veggies into small chunks helps in faster cooking.
- Avoid using an aluminium pan to prepare this cabbage carrot corn soup as it leads to a reaction that changes its colour and taste.
- If you consume this 3C soup for a weight loss purpose, avoid heavy toppings!!
Recipe
Cabbage Carrot Corn Soup | 3C Soup
Equipment
- Cooking pot
- Strainer
- Grater
Ingredients
- 2 cup Cabbage grated
- ½ cup Carrot grated
- ¼ cup Corn kernels frozen
- 1 teaspoon Black salt
- 1 teaspoon Table salt
- 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
- 3 cup Water
- 2 teaspoon Oil
- 2-3 cloves Garlic
- 1 Onion
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- few Cilantro leaves fresh
Instructions
- Combine cabbage, carrot, corn kernels, salt, red chilli powder, and water into a pan. Cook for 10-15 min on low heat to cook veggies.
- Strain the veggies and save the stock.
- To a hot pan, add oil, cook garlic and onions.
- Stir in cooked veggetables. Add stock, salt if required, lemon juice, oregano, and simmmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro leaves.
- Serve hot.
Video
Notes
- Wash cabbage thoroughly and discard the outer leaf.
- Grating or chopping the veggies into small chunks helps in faster cooking.
- Avoid using an aluminium pan to prepare this cabbage carrot corn soup as it leads to a reaction that changes its colour and taste.
- If you consume this 3C soup for a weight loss purpose, avoid heavy toppings!!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 2 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories: 98 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 4.9g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 3% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3530mg | 153% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.2g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 2g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 64mg | 5% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 303mg | 6% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Note: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel to stay up to date on all my new videos!! You can also Subscribe to my mailing list for the latest updates. | |
Matej @ CookWeWill.Com
This looks like a soup I should enjoy a lot, since I love pretty much all vegetable soups 🙂 Saving for later use.
Natalie
What a delicious soup Abhi! As always I loved your recipe, thanks!
Abhi
Thanks, Natalie for the appreciation!
Katie Jacques
How delicious is this cabbage soup! Can't wait to make it again!
Michelle
Such a delish healthy option for dinner! I love cabbage.
Abhi
Yes, it is, Michelle! Thanks for the kind words
Giangi Townsend
All my favorite ingredients in one big pot. It was excellent! Thank you, we all love it.
Abhi
Thanks, Giangi!
Shelby
Added the chillis to this and it turned out amazing, a great flavor kick!
Abhi
Thanks Shelby and yes, I am sure it would turn out super yum with chillies.
Nancy
Love this simple 3c soup. Kids loves it too
Abhi
Thanks, Nancy for the appreciation.
Katie
This is my first time making cabbage soup, and it was delicious! Can't wait to make again.
Abhi
Glad to hear this!Thanks Katie!
Holly
Easy, healthy, and delicious! The whole family enjoyed this soup!
Abhi
Thanks Holly!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady
I have cabbage in the fridge that needs to be used up and this looks like the perfect dish to use it in. I love having soup at lunch, so I'll make a pot, to eat all week!