Easy Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup
This Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup is a healthy, hearty, and low-calorie vegetable soup packed with cabbage, carrots, celery, green beans, and tomatoes. It’s the perfect light meal when you want to reset, eat clean, or enjoy a nourishing, veggie-filled dish that’s both comforting and energizing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 head green cabbage chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2–3 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2–3 celery stalks sliced
- 2 cups green beans trimmed and cut
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or lemon juice for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cabbage, green beans, diced tomatoes, and broth. Season with oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Veggie swaps: Add zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms.
- For spice: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Make it hearty: Stir in cooked rice, quinoa, beans, chicken, or turkey.
- Keto-friendly: Skip carrots and tomatoes for fewer carbs.
- Slow cooker method: Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.