Description
Sizzling cabbage fat-burning soup delivers a powerhouse of nutrition and weight loss support. Packed with low-calorie ingredients and metabolism-boosting spices, you’ll discover a delicious path to wellness that nourishes and energizes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 head cabbage
- 2 large onions
- 3 carrots
- 4 celery stalks
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450 g) lean chicken or turkey
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
Seasonings and Extras:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh parsley
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by thoroughly washing and chopping cabbage, onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for sautéing.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Introduce lean chicken or turkey to the pot, breaking into small crumbles and cooking until the meat turns completely opaque and begins to brown, about 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate chopped carrots, celery, and bell peppers, sautéing for an additional 2-3 minutes to develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and water, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Add dried oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to distribute seasonings evenly throughout the soup.
- Gently fold in chopped cabbage, allowing it to settle into the liquid, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and let the soup rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot in deep bowls, ensuring each portion contains a balanced mix of vegetables, protein, and broth.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s protein by swapping chicken or turkey with tofu, tempeh, or plant-based alternatives for vegetarian and vegan diets.
- Enhance nutrient density by adding a handful of kale or spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra vitamins and minerals.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and adjusting salt to personal taste preferences.
- Boost metabolism-boosting properties by incorporating metabolism-friendly spices like cayenne pepper, ginger, or turmeric for an extra fat-burning kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg