Description
Shedding pounds becomes delightful with this hearty Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup recipe, packed with nutrient-dense vegetables and metabolism-boosting ingredients. Savory, low-calorie, and incredibly satisfying, you’ll discover a weight loss ally that makes healthy eating feel like a delicious culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Liquid Base:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Warm a cooking vessel with a light drizzle of oil over moderate temperature, introducing diced onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and vibrant bell peppers to the pan.
- Gently sauté the vegetable medley for approximately 5 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essences while developing a translucent quality.
- Incorporate shredded cabbage into the pot, carefully pouring in crushed tomatoes with their rich juices and a robust vegetable broth.
- Sprinkle in fragrant dried basil, aromatic oregano, freshly cracked black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to elevate the flavor profile.
- Increase heat to trigger a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the pot to trap the evolving flavors.
- Allow the soup to gently bubble and meld for 25-30 minutes, ensuring vegetables transform into a tender, comforting consistency.
- Carefully taste the soup, adjusting seasoning with a pinch of salt and additional pepper to harmonize the overall flavor.
- Finish by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the surface, creating a vibrant garnish that adds a final layer of freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose low-sodium broth to control salt intake and support heart health effectively.
- Swap regular vegetables with organic produce for enhanced nutritional value and reduced pesticide exposure.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for personal heat preferences without compromising soup’s core flavor profile.
- Make soup vegetarian or vegan by using plant-based vegetable broth and ensuring all ingredients align with dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg