Description
Packed with nutrition, this cabbage fat burning soup delivers powerful weight loss benefits in a hearty, low-calorie meal. Simmering vegetables and lean protein create a delicious, metabolism-boosting recipe you can enjoy guilt-free while supporting your health goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 large head cabbage, chopped
- 10 stalks celery, chopped
- 5 carrots, chopped
- 3 onions, chopped
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) green beans, drained
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 quarts (1.89 liters) tomato juice
- 2 cans (16 ounces / 454 grams each) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) beef broth
- Cold water to cover
Seasoning:
- 1 package (1 ounce / 28 grams) dry onion soup mix
Instructions
- Chop onions, bell peppers, celery, and cabbage into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Place all chopped vegetables into a spacious Dutch oven or large stockpot, creating a colorful vegetable base.
- Pour tomato juice, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and water over the vegetables, creating a liquid foundation for the soup.
- Sprinkle soup mix evenly across the surface, stirring gently to distribute seasoning throughout the mixture.
- Elevate heat to high, bringing the liquid to a vigorous rolling boil, which helps activate flavors and begin vegetable softening.
- Reduce temperature to low-medium, allowing soup to simmer uncovered for approximately 25 minutes until vegetables reach a tender yet slightly crisp consistency.
- Periodically stir the soup during cooking to prevent ingredient settling and ensure uniform heat distribution.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving hot.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp cabbage for maximum flavor and nutritional benefits.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice at the end for a bright, tangy flavor boost that can enhance metabolism.
- For a protein-packed version, include lean chicken or white beans to make the soup more filling and supportive of weight management goals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg