Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup with Herb Zest

Warm, nourishing, and light — this Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup is packed with fresh vegetables and topped with a zesty herb drizzle that brings every bite to life. Perfect for a healthy meal prep, post-holiday reset, or just a feel-good lunch!

Ingredients:

1 large onion, chopped

2 large carrots, sliced

3 celery stalks, chopped

4 cups green cabbage, chopped

4 cups vegetable broth

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp dried thyme

Salt & pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Herb Zest (Optional but amazing):

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill

Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Sauté the base:
In a large soup pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for ~5 minutes, until softened.

Add garlic and cabbage:
Stir in garlic and cabbage. Cook for 3–4 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt.

Simmer the soup:
Add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until veggies are tender.

Season:
Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.

Make the herb zest:
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped herbs, and a pinch of salt.

Serve:
Ladle soup into bowls and drizzle with herb zest. Garnish with extra parsley.

🍽 Servings: 6

⏱ Total Time: 40 minutes

🔥 Per Serving: ~80 calories | 1g fat | 15g carbs | 3g protein

This soup is great for meal prep, light detox meals, or just getting your veggie fix in a tasty way.

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