Description
Hearty cabbage fat-burning soup delivers a powerful nutritional punch with minimal calories. Packed with fresh vegetables and simple ingredients, this low-calorie meal supports weight management goals while satisfying hunger with robust flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
Liquid Base:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 12 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Systematically chop cabbage, onion, carrots, bell peppers, and celery into uniform bite-sized pieces. Finely mince garlic for enhanced flavor distribution.
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat (approximately 350°F). Introduce minced garlic and chopped onions, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent and aromatic.
- Transfer remaining chopped vegetables into the pot. Include canned diced tomatoes with their natural juices. Pour vegetable broth to create a robust liquid base.
- Sprinkle dried thyme, turmeric, black pepper, and salt to elevate the soup’s flavor profile. Stir ingredients thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
- Increase heat to high, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil. Immediately reduce temperature to low, allowing soup to simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes.
- Periodically stir contents to prevent vegetable settling and promote consistent cooking. Verify vegetable tenderness and flavor integration.
- Incorporate fresh lemon juice during final minutes of cooking to introduce a bright, zesty undertone. Taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt or pepper as desired.
- Remove from heat and serve piping hot in individual bowls, capturing the soup’s nutritional and flavorful essence.
Notes
- Customize vegetable choices based on seasonal availability or personal preferences to keep the soup exciting and adaptable.
- Swap olive oil with coconut oil for a different flavor profile and potential metabolic boost.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Add lean protein like shredded chicken or white beans to make the soup more filling and nutritionally balanced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg