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Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup: A Delicious Way to Detox!

A delicious and healthy Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup that helps detoxify the body while being low in calories.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small head of cabbage chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  2. Add the diced carrot, celery, and green bell pepper to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for another 3-4 minutes until it begins to wilt.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the vegetable broth. Stir in the thyme, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add the green beans and corn to the pot, and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken or beans to the soup.
  • Experiment with different vegetables like zucchini or spinach for variety.

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