Description
Hearty pot weight loss soup delivers a delicious nutrition-packed meal for wellness warriors seeking healthy comfort. Packed with low-calorie vegetables and lean proteins, this simple recipe helps support weight management goals while satisfying hunger with rich, nourishing flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 3 cups cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Protein and Flavor Base:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or water)
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional, for anti-inflammatory benefits)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for metabolism boost)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, creating a fragrant base for the vegetables.
- Introduce chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery into the heated oil, gently moving them around the pan to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Allow the vegetables to become translucent and tender, releasing their aromatic essence, which typically takes approximately 4-5 minutes of consistent stirring.
- Incorporate cabbage into the vegetable mixture, breaking it down into bite-sized pieces and stirring to distribute heat evenly throughout the pan.
- Pour in rich vegetable broth, creating a liquid foundation that will transform the ingredients into a nourishing soup.
- Add diced tomatoes, bringing a vibrant acidity and depth of flavor to the developing soup.
- Season the liquid with dried oregano, ground black pepper, and a hint of salt, using gentle movements to integrate the spices thoroughly.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop complex flavors for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Introduce kidney beans and green beans, stirring carefully to prevent disrupting the soup’s delicate texture.
- Continue simmering until all vegetables reach a perfect tender-crisp consistency and the flavors have fully intertwined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, ensuring a balanced and satisfying flavor profile.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley for an additional layer of freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose low-sodium vegetable broth to control salt intake while maintaining flavor depth.
- Swap regular oil with avocado or coconut oil for additional metabolic benefits and healthier fat profile.
- Customize vegetable mix based on seasonal availability or personal preference without disrupting core recipe structure.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and balanced texture throughout the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg