Description
Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup is an easy, healthy, and flavorful vegetable soup designed to help you slim down while enjoying a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and bell pepper, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped cabbage and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover partially and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage and carrots are tender but not mushy.
- Taste the soup and add salt as needed. Stir in the lemon juice for a fresh, bright flavor.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy it on its own or with a slice of whole-grain bread.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg