Cabbage Soup (Detox-Style)

Filling, incredibly low-calorie, and surprisingly delicious. A legitimate tool for weight management.

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cabbage, roughly chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup green beans
• 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery 5 minutes.

Add garlic, cumin, and thyme. Cook 1 minute.

1. Add cabbage, green beans, pepper, diced tomatoes, and broth.
2. Bring to a boil then simmer covered 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
3. Season generously with salt and pepper. Top with fresh parsley.

Notes

Eat as a snack or light meal. The extremely low calorie density means you can eat a large bowl for very few calories. Add cooked chicken for protein.