Description
This hearty and nutritious Cabbage Fat-burning Soup is a flavorful blend of vegetables simmered in a savory broth, perfect for a healthy meal or weight loss plan.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base:
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell peppers. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add Cabbage: Mix in chopped cabbage and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, herbs, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Add spinach or kale if using during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freezes well.
- Add cooked chicken or beans for extra protein.
- Feel free to swap in other non-starchy vegetables like zucchini or green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
