Description
This hearty and healthy Cabbage Soup Diet recipe is a flavorful, low-calorie soup packed with fresh vegetables and a rich beef broth base. Perfect for cleansing or light meals, this easy-to-make soup combines cabbage, bell peppers, onions, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection to create a comforting and nutritious dish.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 small Yellow Onions, diced
- 1 head Cabbage, medium, chopped
- 1 cup Tomatoes, diced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 3 tsp Garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings
- 3 cups Beef Broth
- 1 tsp Thyme, fresh
- Salt and Pepper if desired
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté Vegetables: Toss in the diced onions, all three colors of diced bell peppers, and the diced tomatoes, cooking on medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add Aromatics and Tomato Paste: Stir in the minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt and pepper to taste, and the tomato paste, combining well with the vegetables and cooking for an additional 2 minutes to develop flavors.
- Add Broth: Pour in the 3 cups of beef broth to the pot, mixing thoroughly with the sautéed ingredients.
- Add Cabbage: Incorporate the chopped cabbage into the soup, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Bring to Boil: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Simmer Soup: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and cabbage to soften.
- Serve: Once cooked, ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot as a nutritious meal or cleansing dish.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste or dietary restrictions.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated well.
- Adding celery enhances the flavor and provides extra fiber and crunch.
- Serve with a slice of whole grain bread for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
