🥣 Fat-Burning Vegetable Soup (Simple & Filling)
🛒 Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil (optional but recommended)
1 onion, chopped
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1 zucchini, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes (or 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
6 cups water or low-sodium vegetable/chicken broth
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp turmeric or cumin (optional, helps digestion)
Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Add carrots, celery, bell pepper, cabbage, and zucchini. Stir for 3–4 minutes.
Pour in tomatoes and broth/water.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and spices.
Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 20–30 minutes until veggies are soft.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Finish with parsley if you like.
✅ Why this works
Very low calorie
High in fiber → keeps you full
Mostly veggies + water = reduced bloating
Easy to eat daily without feeling deprived
💡 Tips to keep weight loss healthy
Eat this soup once or twice a day, not all day
Add protein sometimes (chicken breast, lentils, chickpeas, or eggs)
Drink water
Don’t skip all carbs—just keep portions reasonable
If you want, tell me:
🌶 spicy version
🍗 protein-boosted version
🥔 more filling (still weight-loss friendly)
🧊 meal-prep for 5–7 days
I’ve got you 😄
