Weight Loss Cabbage Soup with Kimchi
Servings: 4
My weight loss cabbage soup gets tangy depth from kimchi, with napa cabbage, fire-roasted tomatoes and cannellini beans in a cumin broth. At 263 calories with 13 grams of fiber and 14 grams of protein a bowl, it is light yet filling.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 carrots diced
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 celery rib diced
- 1 (14 ½-oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilis canned
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 head napa cabbage cored and chopped
- ¼ cup kimchi
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 (14 ½-oz) can cannellini beans rinsed
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- dash cayenne pepper if needed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 10 minutes more.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, cumin, kimchi, vegetable stock and beans. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, partly covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Season with cayenne if desired and serve.
Notes
- Storing: Let the soup cool completely, then refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
- Slow Cooker Method: Cook the onion, carrots and celery first for deeper flavor, then add everything except the kimchi, cilantro and lime juice. Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 3 1/2 hours, then stir in the rest.
- Cabbage Swap: Napa cabbage cooks down quickly and tastes mild, but green or savoy cabbage works too; give it a few extra minutes to soften.
- Kimchi Tip: Many kimchi brands contain fish sauce or shrimp, so check the label for a vegan one. For more crunch and tang, stir in a little extra just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups, Calories: 263kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 99mg, Potassium: 1369mg, Fiber: 13g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 9297IU, Vitamin C: 72mg, Calcium: 295mg, Iron: 5mg
