Description
This Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup is a nutritious and flavorful way to help kickstart your healthy eating goals. Packed with a variety of colorful vegetables and aromatic herbs, this soup is not only delicious but also low in calories and fat.
Ingredients
Vegetable Mixture:
1 small head green cabbage, chopped;
2 large carrots, sliced;
3 celery stalks, chopped;
1 large onion, chopped;
2 cloves garlic, minced;
1 green bell pepper, chopped;
1 red bell pepper, chopped;
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained;
Seasonings:
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth;
1 teaspoon salt;
1/2 teaspoon black pepper;
1 teaspoon dried basil;
1 teaspoon dried oregano;
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika;
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional);
juice of 1/2 lemon;
fresh parsley for garnish.
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large stockpot over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell peppers for 5–6 minutes until slightly softened.
- Cook Soup: Add chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice just before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, stir in cooked shredded chicken or white beans.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freezes for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
