Cabbage Fat-burning Soup
A flavorful and nutritious soup designed to aid in weight loss, packed with cabbage and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cabbage about 6 cups chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 bell pepper bell pepper diced, optional
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- salt to taste
- fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop cabbage into bite-sized pieces, dice onion, peel and slice carrots, chop celery and bell pepper, and mince garlic.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Add garlic and spices: Stir in garlic, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute to release aromatic oils.
- Simmer the soup: Add cabbage, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cabbage is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning: Add salt and additional cayenne pepper if desired.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Notes
This soup is a great base; feel free to customize with other vegetables or add a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness.