Description
Sizzling cabbage fat-burning soup delivers a powerful punch of nutrition and flavor for health-conscious individuals. Lean ingredients combine into a delicious, metabolism-boosting meal that helps support your wellness goals while satisfying hunger with minimal calories.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups (32 fluid ounces / 946 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: hot sauce
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over medium heat, gently sautéing aromatic onions, crisp carrots, and tender celery until they become translucent and slightly softened, releasing their delicate flavors.
- Introduce freshly chopped cabbage into the pot, stirring and allowing the vegetables to meld together for approximately 3-4 minutes, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Cascade diced tomatoes and rich vegetable broth into the mixture, infusing the liquid with depth and complexity by sprinkling garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Elevate the temperature to trigger a robust boil, then immediately reduce heat to a gentle simmer, covering the pot and allowing the ingredients to harmonize for 25-35 minutes until vegetables reach a perfect tender-crisp consistency.
- Carefully taste the soup, calibrating seasonings with additional salt, pepper, or a splash of hot sauce to amplify the flavor profile and provide a subtle kick of warmth.
- Ladle the steaming, nutrient-packed soup into warm bowls, serving immediately to preserve its vibrant temperature and maximize the wholesome eating experience.
Notes
- Carefully select fresh, crisp vegetables to maximize nutritional value and enhance soup’s flavor profile.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting garlic and pepper quantities to suit personal taste preferences.
- Consider adding lean protein like shredded chicken or tofu for a more substantial meal that supports weight management goals.
- Batch cook and freeze portions for convenient, healthy meal prep that supports consistent nutrition plans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg