Description
Powerful cabbage fat-burning soup delivers a delicious wellness journey packed with nutrition and metabolism-boosting ingredients. Slimmers can enjoy this simple, hearty recipe that supports weight management goals while satisfying hunger with low-calorie, nutrient-dense comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, chopped
Liquid and Canned Ingredients:
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounces/414 grams) can diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse and slice all fresh produce into uniform, bite-sized pieces including cabbage, carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic, ensuring consistent chopping for even cooking.
- Activate a large pot over medium heat and drizzle olive oil. Introduce diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper, sautéing for approximately 3-4 minutes until vegetables become translucent and release aromatic fragrance.
- Incorporate chopped cabbage, carrots, and celery into the pot. Pour in diced tomatoes and broth, creating a robust liquid base for the soup.
- Sprinkle dried basil, oregano, and paprika throughout the mixture. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce temperature to low. Cover pot and allow soup to simmer quietly for 20 minutes, permitting vegetables to tenderize and flavors to harmonize.
- Sample the soup, calibrating seasonings as necessary. Optional: Fold tender spinach or kale into the soup during final 5 minutes of cooking for additional nutritional complexity.
- Remove from heat when vegetables reach desired tenderness. Ladle into serving bowls, presenting a steaming, nutrient-dense soup ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Prep Shortcut: Chop vegetables in advance and store in airtight containers to save time during cooking.
- Boost Nutrition: Add lean protein like chicken or tofu to enhance the soup’s fat-burning and filling properties.
- Spice Variation: Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary to create unique flavor profiles without compromising the soup’s health benefits.
- Storage Magic: This soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months, making meal prep a breeze for busy health-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg