Cabbage Soup Diet
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A bright and nourishing cabbage soup made with tender vegetables, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. This simple one-pot recipe forms the base of the classic seven-day cabbage soup diet and offers a warming, plant-forward bowl perfect for lighter eating days or meal prep.
- Prep time
- 10 minutes
- Cook time
- 35 minutes
- Total time
- 45 minutes
- Yield
- 6 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup celery, diced 1 cup white or yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 cup carrots, diced 2–3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups chicken broth 14 oz diced tomatoes (basil, oregano, garlic) 1/2 head cabbage, chopped 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes A few shakes black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)Instructions
- Heat Oil: Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in celery, onion, bell pepper, and carrots; cook until soft.
- Add Garlic: Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Add Tomatoes and Cabbage: Add the diced tomatoes and chopped cabbage.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook until cabbage is tender.
- Season: Stir in oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Taste: Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Ladle warm and enjoy immediately or store for the week.
Notes
You may substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. Soup thickens as it rests; add a splash of broth when reheating. Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing red pepper flakes.Nutrition
- Calories
- 85
- Fat
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 0.5g
- Sugar
- 5g
- Sodium
- 620mg
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fiber
- 3g