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Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe (Wholesome, 45 Min)

A hearty, vegetable-packed cabbage soup with carrots, celery, bell pepper, and tomatoes, naturally low in calories and ready in about 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup, Light Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Soup
  • 1 | tbsp | olive oil |
  • 1 | medium | yellow onion diced |
  • 3 | stalks | celery diced |
  • 2 | whole | carrots diced |
  • 1 | whole | bell pepper diced |
  • 3 | cloves | garlic minced |
  • 1 | small head about 2 lbs | green cabbage, roughly chopped |
  • 1 | can 14.5 oz | diced tomatoes, undrained |
  • 6 | cups | vegetable broth |
  • 1 | tsp | dried thyme |
  • 1 | leaf | bay leaf |
  • 1/2 | tsp | salt | plus more to taste
  • 1/4 | tsp | black pepper |
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 | can 15 oz | white beans, drained and rinsed | optional
  • 2 | cups | cooked shredded chicken | optional

Method
 

  1. Building the Base
  2. Heat oil, and cook onion, celery, and carrots for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in bell pepper and cabbage, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the cabbage wilts slightly.
  5. Simmering the Soup 4. Add diced tomatoes, broth, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a simmer. 5. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are tender. 6. Stir in beans or chicken if using; cook 3 to 5 minutes. 7. Remove bay leaf; adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serving 8. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
    7. For deeper flavor, let the soup simmer an extra 10 minutes uncovered to concentrate the broth.

Notes

No common allergens in the base recipe. Naturally low in calories; not a complete meal on its own, pair with a protein source for balance. Freezes well for up to 3 months.