Description
A healthy and delicious Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup that aids in weight loss and provides numerous health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the garlic and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the green beans and zucchini, and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- For added protein, consider incorporating cooked chicken or beans into the soup.
- Spice it up by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for some heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg