Diet cabbage soup recipe for weight loss

Diet cabbage soup recipe for weight loss

People who want to lose weight should consider making Diet Cabbage Soup which is a tasty American dish that requires only 25 minutes of preparation. The recipe combines cabbage with carrots and tomatoes in a flavorful broth to create a 135-calorie soup that requires intermediate cooking skills. The dish contains minimal calories but abundant nutrients which makes it perfect for light meals that feel satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Begin by heating olive oil in a large pot at medium heat.
2. Heat the pot until warm before adding diced onion and minced garlic for sautéing until the onion reaches translucent.
3. The sliced carrots and chopped celery need to cook for 5 additional minutes after being added to the pot.
4. Add chopped cabbage along with vegetable broth and diced tomatoes and thyme and basil to the pot.
5. The mixture needs to reach boiling point before you reduce heat for 15 minutes of simmering.
6. Add salt and pepper as seasonings before serving the dish to taste.