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Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup: Discover its Health Benefits!

A healthy and delicious Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup that aids in weight loss and provides numerous health benefits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Stir in the garlic and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. Add the green beans and zucchini, and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

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.

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