Skinny Cabbage Soup

Many credit soup for being their weight loss secret. I intended to make a skinny soup recipe that could aid by filling me up so I would eat less of my main course. Well, this soup has evolved so much that I don't even eat the main course. So incredibly hearty, wholesome, and filling! It's a beautiful soup with many colors and also freezes well. I hope you enjoy it. I would love to know of any modifications so I can try that next time.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small head cabbage, chopped
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes
• 1 bunch kale, chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into coins
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add broth, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, and paprika. Cook until cabbage softens, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Add kale, cover to trap steam, and cook until soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour in chickpeas and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve hot.