Weight Loss Vegetable Soup Recipe

🥕 Ingredients

Vegetables:

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 large green bell pepper (or 2 medium peppers)
• 1/2 green cabbage, chopped

Flavor base:

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (herb/flavored if available)

Liquid:

• 48 oz (about 6 cups) chicken broth or vegetable broth

Seasonings:

• 1½ teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
• Black pepper (about 3 shakes or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric

👩‍🍳 Method

• Prep vegetables: Chop all vegetables in advance and store them for easy meal prep.
• Start cooking:
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add a small amount of olive oil (optional).
  • Add onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Stir well.
  • Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, until vegetables soften.
• Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
• Add tomatoes: Add the diced tomatoes and mix well.
• Add cabbage: Add half of the cabbage first, stir, let it wilt, then add the remaining cabbage. Mix thoroughly.
• Add broth: Pour in about 3/4 of the broth first, stir well, then add the remaining broth to fully cover the vegetables.
• Season: Add all spices (salt, pepper, chili flakes, chili powder, basil, oregano, paprika, and turmeric) Mix well.
• Simmer: Cover and let the soup simmer for 20–30 minutes on low-medium heat until everything is tender.

🥗 Serving & Weight Loss Notes

• Eat warm as a filling, low-calorie meal
• Can be eaten multiple times a day in a weight-loss plan
• Drink plenty of water (hydration helps results)
• Avoid adding cream, potatoes, or heavy oils for best results