Description
Hearty cabbage fat-burning soup delivers powerful weight loss benefits while nourishing your body with essential nutrients. Light ingredients combined with strategic preparation help slimmers reduce calories and boost metabolism effectively.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate temperature, introducing chopped aromatics and crisp vegetables. Allow ingredients to soften and release their vibrant flavors for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate shredded cabbage into the pot, gently sautéing until leaves become slightly translucent and begin to wilt.
- Cascade diced tomatoes and rich vegetable broth into the mixture, blending aromatic herbs and spices thoroughly. The combination will create a robust and fragrant base.
- Elevate heat until liquid reaches a vigorous bubbling point, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow the soup to develop depth and tenderness for 20-25 minutes, periodically checking vegetable consistency.
- During the final cooking phase, introduce zucchini to preserve its crisp texture. Continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring all ingredients meld harmoniously.
- Ladle the steaming, nutrient-dense soup into serving bowls, presenting a vibrant and healing meal that promises both flavor and potential metabolic benefits.
Notes
- Boost metabolism by sautéing vegetables thoroughly to release maximum nutrients and enhance flavor depth.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for personal heat preference without compromising the soup’s fat-burning properties.
- Consider adding lean protein like chicken or tofu to increase satiety and make the soup more filling for weight management goals.
- Select fresh, crisp cabbage for optimal texture and ensure vegetables are chopped uniformly to promote even cooking and consistent taste in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg