Description
This Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup is a flavorful and nutritious dish that’s perfect for those looking to eat healthily. Packed with a variety of colorful vegetables and herbs, this soup is not only delicious but also low in calories, making it a great option for weight loss or detox diets.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small head of green cabbage, chopped
Soup Seasoning:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 6 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Soup Base: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic, carrots, and celery, cook for 5 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in bell peppers and cabbage.
- Season and Simmer: Pour in tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- This soup is naturally low in calories and can be eaten in larger portions for meal prep or detox-style diets.
- Add extra herbs or hot sauce for more flavor.
- For added protein, stir in beans or cooked chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg