Description
A simple and hearty cabbage soup recipe, perfect for weight loss or a comforting meal. This vegetable cabbage soup is low calorie and easy to make.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 pound cabbage, shredded
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic, thyme, basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth. Add shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for at least 20-30 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.
- Remove bay leaf. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve this healthy cabbage soup hot. Enjoy your homemade cabbage soup!
Notes
- For a spicier cabbage soup, add more red pepper flakes.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- For a heartier cabbage soup, consider adding lean protein like chicken or beef.
- This cabbage soup recipe is excellent for the cabbage soup diet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg