Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup (Slimming & WW Friendly)

Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
  • 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes (no salt added if possible)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
  • 1โ€“2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ยฝ tsp black pepper
  • ยผ tsp chili flakesย (optional for a metabolism boost)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot,ย sautรฉ onion, carrots, celery, and garlicย in a splash of broth (instead of oil) for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add bell peppers, cabbage, tomatoes, and broth. Stir well.
  3. Season with oregano, basil, pepper, and chili flakes.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat andย simmer for 25โ€“30 minutesย until vegetables are tender.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

โœ… Slimming / Weight Watchers Notes:

  • Zero WW Pointsย (on most plans) because itโ€™s all non-starchy veggies and broth!
  • Eat it as aย starterย before meals to help control appetite.
  • Freezes beautifully โ†’ batch cook and portion into containers.
  • To make it heartier (still low points), add:
    • Lean protein (chicken breast, turkey, or beans)
    • Extra metabolism-boosting spices (ginger, turmeric, cayenne)