Description
This low-calorie cabbage fat burning soup is a hearty, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal perfect for colder months or whenever you want a warm, filling, and healthy lunch. Packed with a variety of fresh vegetables, tomato juice, and flavorful seasonings, it helps support weight loss while keeping you satisfied. Simple to prepare and simmered to tender perfection, this soup is versatile and can be adapted for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 3 onions (finely chopped)
- 10 celery stalks (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 2 green bell peppers (seeded and diced into 1-inch pieces)
- 5 carrots (peeled and sliced into rounds)
- 1 large head of cabbage (shredded or chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 can drained cut green beans
Liquids
- 2 quarts tomato juice
- 1 can beef stock (low sodium if preferred)
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes (crushed by hand for texture)
- Cold water to cover the vegetables
Seasonings
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather and wash all vegetables thoroughly. Finely chop the onions, dice the celery into half-inch pieces, dice the green bell peppers into one-inch pieces, peel and slice the carrots into rounds, shred or chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, and drain the cut green beans. Ensuring even sizes helps with uniform cooking.
- Combine Vegetables in Soup Pot: In a large soup pot, add all the chopped vegetables including celery, carrots, onions, cabbage, bell peppers, and green beans. This creates the hearty vegetable base of the soup.
- Add Liquids and Seasoning: Pour in the tomato juice, crushed whole peeled tomatoes, and the beef stock. Add enough cold water to cover all the vegetables completely, ensuring everything is submerged for cooking. Sprinkle the packet of dry onion soup mix over the pot, stir well to evenly distribute the seasoning throughout the soup.
- Cook the Soup: Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer gently. Let it cook uncovered, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking, until the vegetables are tender and flavors have melded, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: When the vegetables are tender and the soup is flavorful, ladle it into bowls and serve warm. This comforting soup makes a great meal on its own or paired with a light side salad for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
Notes
- For a vegetarian or vegan option, substitute beef stock with vegetable or mushroom broth.
- Replace dry onion soup mix with a homemade blend of onion powder, garlic powder, and dried herbs for a cleaner label option.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute carrots with chopped turnips or radishes of equal quantity.
- Use low sodium stock and canned tomatoes to reduce the salt content if desired.
- This soup stores well refrigerated for up to 4 days and freezes nicely for up to 3 months.
- Adjust seasoning after cooking to taste, adding salt, pepper, or herbs as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cabbage soup, low calorie soup, fat burning soup, healthy lunch, vegetable soup, weight loss recipe, easy soup recipe
