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Healthy Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe: Easy Fat-Burning Meal Plan

  • Author: Jessica Davis
  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Description

This healthy cabbage soup is a veggie-packed, low-calorie, fat-burning meal perfect for meal prep, detox weeks, or anyone seeking a comforting and nutritious bowl. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s flexible, budget-friendly, and naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lbs), chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots (about 1 cup), sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no salt added preferred)
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
  • Optional: 1 zucchini, diced
  • Optional: 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, slice the carrots, chop the celery, and dice the bell pepper. Chop any optional add-ins.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add celery and carrots, sauté for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.
  3. Add cabbage, bell pepper, and any optional veggies. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes to wilt the cabbage slightly.
  4. Add canned tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, and water. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat (about 5 minutes).
  5. Add dried basil, oregano, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Soup is ready when cabbage is tender but not mushy.
  7. Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt or spice as needed. For thicker broth, blend half the soup and return to the pot.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley or dill, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes or homemade broth. Add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar at the end for brightness. Make a double batch and freeze leftovers for easy meals. For protein, stir in cooked chicken, turkey, or tofu after simmering. Cut veggies evenly for best texture. If soup is too thin, simmer uncovered for 5 extra minutes.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
  • Calories: 7090
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 350
  • Fat: 0.5
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1
  • Carbohydrates: 14
  • Fiber: 23
  • Protein: 2

Keywords: cabbage soup, cabbage soup diet, healthy soup, fat-burning soup, vegan soup, gluten-free soup, meal prep, detox soup, weight loss soup, vegetable soup

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