7-Day Weight Loss Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup diced celery.
02 - 1 cup chopped onion (white or yellow).
03 - 1 green bell pepper, cut into small pieces.
04 - 1/2 head of cabbage, cut into chunks.
05 - 1 cup diced carrots.
06 - 2 or 3 minced garlic cloves.
07 - 4 cups of chicken stock.
08 - A 14 oz can of diced tomatoes flavored with basil, oregano, and garlic.
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano.
10 - 1 tsp dried basil.
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes.
12 - Salt, about half a teaspoon (if you want).
13 - A little black pepper, adjust to your taste.

# Instructions:

01 - In a large pot, warm up some olive oil over medium heat.
02 - Toss in the celery, onion, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir and let them soften a bit.
03 - Mix in your minced garlic. Let it cook briefly till the fragrance hits you.
04 - Pour the chicken broth into the pot, then toss in the cabbage and canned tomatoes.
05 - Bring everything to a boil, then lower the heat. Simmer until the cabbage softens up.
06 - Stir in the spices, taste, and tweak the seasoning how you like it.

# Notes:

01 - Stays fresh in the fridge for roughly three days.
02 - Feel free to swap in other veggies to mix it up.
03 - Works well for weight-loss meal plans.