Weight Loss Cabbage Soup is loaded with fresh vegetables. It’s high in flavor, yet naturally low in fat and calories
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 medium carrots (chopped)
- 4 stalks celery (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chopped cabbage (half head)
- 1 bell pepper (red, green, or yellow, chopped)
- 1 zucchini (chopped)
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 8 cups bone broth (or low-sodium vegetable broth)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
Instant Pot
- Set Instant Pot to the saute setting. Add the olive oil and allow to heat for 1 minute. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 -7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Add the cabbage, green pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, spices and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Put the lid on the Instant Pot, close the steam vent and set to HIGH pressure using the manual setting. Decrease the time to 4 minutes. It will take about 15 minutes for the pressure to build, then the timer will start.
- Once the time is expired, wait for 5 minutes, then carefully use the quick release valve to release the steam. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
Stovetop
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Add the cabbage, green pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, spices and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
Slow Cooker
- Add all ingredients to a slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 hours.
Notes
Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to one week. Or, freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3145IU | Vitamin C: 39.7mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.9mg
