Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 2 large carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 large onion
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Vegetables – Chop cabbage, carrots, celery, onion, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic.
- Step 2: Sauté Aromatics – In a large pot, sauté onion, celery, and carrots over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and bell pepper, cook for another 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Combine Ingredients – Stir in chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes (undrained), vegetable broth, and oregano.
- Step 4: Simmer Soup – Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
- Step 5: Season & Serve – Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
This soup can be made in a large batch and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It’s a cornerstone of many quick weight loss plans, providing a filling, low-calorie option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boil, Simmer
- Cuisine: Health-focused
- Diet: Low-calorie, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0.05 g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0.5 mg
Keywords: Cabbage soup, Weight loss, Diet, Healthy, Low-calorie, Vegetarian