Description
This Cabbage Fat-burning Soup is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for those looking to eat healthily. Packed with vegetables and herbs, this soup is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a great option for a light meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Add bell pepper, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Cook Cabbage: Stir in cabbage and cook until it begins to soften.
- Simmer Soup: Add tomatoes, broth, herbs, and spices. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add green beans or zucchini for variety.
- For a heartier soup, add white beans or chicken.
- This soup tastes better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
