Description
A comforting, low‑calorie cabbage soup made with fresh vegetables and warming spices.
Ingredients
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- 1 small head green cabbage, shredded (about 6 cups)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low‑sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Salt to taste (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onion, carrot, celery, and bell pepper over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes (with juice), and vegetable broth.
- Add oregano, basil, pepper, and salt if using. Bring soup to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This is a low‑calorie, vegetable‑forward soup — feel free to add other veggies like zucchini or spinach.
- For extra protein, stir in cooked beans or shredded chicken at the end.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg