Weight Loss Cabbage Soup

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 medium carrots, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

  • 1 medium head green cabbage, halved and sliced

  • 1 large tomato, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, 6 to 8 minutes. Add bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  2. Add broth, cabbage and tomato; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, partially cover and cook until all the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar.