Fat-burning Cabbage Soup

This low-calorie, fiber-rich, fat-burning cabbage soup may support your weight management goals. I often recommend my clients to have this soup at dinner through some of my Wellness Coaching programs.

Cabbage is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, and some studies suggest that it may help the body in fighting certain types of cancer (including breast, lung, and colon).

A low-calorie, fiber-rich soup that will be great for dinner!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 head of a medium size green cabbage, thinly sliced;

• 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced;

• 1 diced yellow onion;

• 1/2 cup of chopped parsley;

• 3 diced (or sliced) carrots;

• 1 tbsp of olive oil or ghee;

• 3 tomatoes, peeled and without the seeds (optional)

• 6-8 cups of water or vegetable broth;

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Spices and herbs as desired

Fat-burning Cabbage Soup Preparation:

Start by thoroughly cleaning and dicing the vegetables.Then, cut the celery and carrot into thin slices. Coarsely chop the cabbage and chop the onion.

1. Clean and cut all vegetables

2. In a large pan, sauté the onions, celery, and spices in the olive oil or ghee

3. Add the cabbage and the remaining vegetables, then add the water (or vegetable broth)

4. Add other seasonings if desired (cayenne pepper, thyme, rosemary, oregano, etc.)

5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat. Let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

6. Before serving, adjust the seasoning and add water if needed.

Optional additions and variations:

I often add some seeds of cumin, coriander, and fennel roughly ground in a mortar to enhance taste and benefit from the healing properties of these spices. You can also vary the taste of your soup by adding ginger or turmeric.

If making this soup part of your daily dinner routine for a week or two, you could add thyme, oregano, rosemary, bay leaves, a pinch of cayenne pepper, etc., for varied taste and enhanced healing benefits.

If aiming to boost your immune system through the colder months, adding some slices of astragalus root or reishi mushroom to your broth may be helpful.

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About the author: My name is Carol Jamault, and I am a Certified Health and Life Coach (CHC), Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Registered Yoga Instructor, and Designer. I specialize in stress management and self-care through an integrative wellness approach, drawing on my studies in Ayurveda, Herbalism, Sustainability, and Astrology since 2001. In 2015, I founded Hridayam Apothecary and have since collaborated with corporations and wellness studios to promote holistic health and sustainability. For more information about sessions, workshops, and lectures, please feel free to reach out.

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