Mediterranean Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

This Mediterranean Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup is a light and vegetable-packed meal. We prepare this delicious soup with green cabbage, carrots, celery, zucchini, red bell pepper, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, Mediterranean herbs, and fresh lemon juice. This delicious soup contains approximately 165 calories and 16 g net carbs. We prepare this delicious soup in just 50 minutes. This Mediterranean Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup is perfect for the Mediterranean diet, vegan and gluten-free lifestyles, healthy family meals, light dinners, and weekly meal planning. You can refrigerate this delicious soup for 5 days or freeze it for 3 months, so you can prepare it earlier. You can serve this delicious soup with Whole Wheat Pita Bread, Greek Salad, Herb-Baked Salmon, Lemon Herb Quinoa, or Classic Hummus.

STATS:

• Course: Soup, Main Course
• No. of Calories: 165 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Portion Size: 1½ cups
• Cooking Mode: Stovetop
• Total Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Total Time: 50 minutes

TOOLS:

• Soup pot
• Cutting board
• Wooden spoon
• Sharp knife
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Ladle

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• ½ green cabbage
• 1 zucchini
• 1 red bell pepper
• One can diced tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• Six cups vegetable broth
• Two tbsp. tomato paste
• Oregano, one tsp.
• One tsp. basil
• Half tsp. thyme
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Half tsp. black pepper
• Lemon juice, two tbsp.
• Two tbsp. parsley
• 1 tablespoon dill

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

GREEN CABBAGE:

• Green cabbage will provide the soup with a hearty texture, natural sweetness, and plenty of fiber. Instead, you may use Napa cabbage or Savoy cabbage.

OLIVE OIL:

• Extra virgin olive oil will give the soup its authentic Mediterranean flavor while adding healthy fats. You can also use avocado oil or light olive oil.

VEGETABLE BROTH:

• Vegetable broth creates a rich and flavorful base for the soup. As a substitute, you may use low-sodium chicken broth or homemade vegetable stock.

DICED TOMATOES:

• Diced tomatoes add a slightly tangy flavor, color, and natural sweetness to the soup. Alternatively, you can use fresh chopped tomatoes or crushed tomatoes.

ZUCCHINI:

• Zucchini makes the soup more filling while adding vitamins and a tender texture. Instead, you may use yellow squash or green beans.

BELL PEPPER:

• Bell pepper provides sweetness, vibrant color, and antioxidants to the soup. You can replace it with any color bell pepper or poblano pepper.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the olive oil in a big soup pot.
2. Include the celery, onion, and carrots, and cook for almost six minutes till softened.
3. Whisk in the garlic & cook for only sixty seconds.
4. Include the bell pepper, cabbage, and zucchini, and cook for an extra five minutes.
5. Whisk in the tomato paste, include the sliced tomatoes & veggie broth.
6. Stir in the salt, oregano, black pepper, basil, smoked paprika, and thyme.
7. Gently boil the soup, slow the flame, cover, and slowly cook for almost thirty-five minutes.
8. Whisk in the dill, lemon juice, and parsley.
9. Serve this cabbage soup warm.

TIPS:

• Make thin slices of the cabbage so it cooks uniformly.
• Slowly cook to maintain the tender texture of the veggies.
• Include cannellini beans or chickpeas for additional protein.
• Garnish with fresh lemon juice to get a brighter flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH MEDITERRANEAN SALADS:

• Greek Salad
• Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
• Tomato Basil Salad
• Arugula Lemon Salad
• Chickpea Parsley Salad

WHOLE GRAIN BREADS:

• Whole Wheat Pita Bread
• Rustic Sourdough Bread
• Olive Focaccia
• Multigrain Ciabatta
• Seeded Artisan Bread

PROTEIN PAIRINGS:

• Grilled Lemon Chicken
• Herb-Baked Salmon
• Garlic Shrimp Skewers
• Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs
• Roasted Chickpeas

HEALTHY GRAIN SIDES:

• Lemon Herb Quinoa
• Brown Rice Pilaf
• Whole Wheat Couscous
• Bulgur Wheat Pilaf
• Farro Salad

MEDITERRANEAN APPETIZERS:

• Classic Hummus
• Tzatziki Dip
• Stuffed Grape Leaves
• Roasted Red Pepper Dip
• Marinated Mixed Olives

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store this cabbage soup for five days in an enclosed dish.

FREEZER:

• Store this cabbage soup for longer than ninety days.

FAQs:

Will we include beans?

• Yes, you can use cannellini beans, chickpeas, or butter beans.

May we prepare this cabbage soup in a slow cooker?

• Yes, you can cook on low for almost six hours.

Could we freeze this soup?

• Yes, you can freeze it perfectly for approx. ninety days.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 165 kcal

Sodium: 480 mg

Total Carbs: 22 g

Fiber: 6 g

Sugar: 9 g

Fat: 8 g

Net Carbs: 16 g

Protein: 4 g

Serving Size: 1½ cups