Description
Hearty cabbage fat-burning soup delivers powerful nutrition for weight loss and wellness goals. Simple ingredients combine to create a delicious, low-calorie meal that supports healthy metabolism and satisfies hunger completely.
Ingredients
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Vegetables:
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquid and Canned Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium temperature, creating a flavorful base for the nutritious soup.
- Introduce chopped onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced celery to the pot, gently sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and aromatic.
- Incorporate vibrant bell peppers, shredded cabbage, and diced tomatoes, seasoning with a blend of herbs and spices to enhance the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Carefully pour in vegetable broth, allowing the ingredients to meld together as the liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, letting the soup cook for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables reach a perfect tender-crisp consistency.
- Brighten the soup’s profile by stirring in fresh lemon juice just before serving, which adds a zesty and refreshing note.
- Ladle the piping hot soup into bowls, appreciating the vibrant colors and wholesome ingredients that make this fat-burning soup both nutritious and delicious.
Notes
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Use fresh, crisp cabbage for maximum nutrition and a satisfying crunch in every spoonful.
- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for an extra metabolism-boosting kick that enhances fat-burning potential.
- Prepare a large batch and store in refrigerator for up to 5 days, as flavors develop and improve with time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg