It’s getting cold in my place. So I made this soup and it came out so creamy and yummy. Vegetable soups are a healthy and comforting food to include in our diet. Here I used cabbage to make this soup. This brilliant winter soup really is a complete main course in a bowl and it is rich with onion, tomato and spices like cumin powder and cinnamon, makes the soup fragrant. Cabbage soup are very good for weight loss and you can add any vegetables like potatoes, carrots or mushrooms along with cabbage. Try this weight loss soup and let me know how it turned out.


     Ingredients

        200 gms(7 Ounce) of Cabbage, Finely Chopped
        1/4 Cup of Red Onion, Finely Chopped
        1 Small Tomato, Finely Chopped
        1 Big Garlic Clove, Finely Chopped
        1/2 Tsp of Cumin Powder
        1/4 Tsp of White Pepper Powder
        1/4 Tsp of Black Pepper Powder
        1 Tsp of Salt or to taste
        2 Tsp of Olive Oil
        1 Small Cinnamon Stick
        2 Cups of Water
        1 Sprig of Coriander Leaves(Cilantro)

     Method

• Heat oil in a pan, when it is hot, add cinnamon stick, onion, garlic and salt, saute this for 2 mins until it turns golden brown.
• Add cabbage, saute this for 2 mins. Add tomato, saute this for few mins.  Add cumin powder, white and black pepper powder, mix well. Add 2 cups of water, bring it to a boil, simmer it for 10 – 12 mins until the cabbage turns soft and cooked. Turn off the flame. Let it cool down for 5 mins.
• Transfer the sauteed cabbage and water to a blender (mixie), blend it to a smooth puree.
• Serve this in a soup bowl, garnish with cilantro (coriander leaves) and serve immediately.

     Tips

• You can use butter in place of olive oil.
• You can throw the cinnamon stick, if you don’t want to grind.Adjust the amount of spiciness according to your taste.
• If you want little more tangy taste to your soup, add lemon juice in the end.
• If you don’t have white pepper, just add black pepper.

     Health Benefits of Cabbage

• Cabbage has cholesterol lowering benefits when you cook it by steaming.
• It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Good source of vitamin C, K, potassium and fiber.
• Good for weight loss, thereby reduces the bad cholesterol in the blood.
• Prevents cancer and heart disease.
• Good for eyes, bones, cardiovascular, digestive tract and brain health.     

    This hearty and comforting soup features black beans, onion, garlic, lemon juice and some Mexican seasonings. I love thick black bean soup, if you like yours thinner, feel free to add some more water. It’s raining in my place, so I make this soup with canned black beans also you can make similar soup with dried beans in slow cooker, that tastes more flavorful. Try this healthy, low fat, high in antioxidants vegetarian soup recipe that will warm up your family in less than 20 mins. If you are in diet to lose weight, this is a great recipe for you.

    Ingredients

       1 Can (15 oz) of Cooked Black Beans
       1/4 Cup of Chopped Yellow Onion
       1 Big Garlic Cloves, Chopped
       1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo sauce
       1/2 Tsp of Mexican Oregano
       1/2 Tsp of Goya Adobo All Purpose seasoning
       1/2 Tsp of Goya Sazonador Total Seasoning
       Dash of Salt and Pepper
       1 Tsp of Lemon Juice
       1 Cup of Water or Vegetable Broth
       1 Tbsp of Olive Oil or Canola Oil

   To Garnish

        1 Tsp of Chopped Onion
        1 Tbsp of Sour Cream or Yogurt
        5 Tortilla Chips

   Method

• Heat a pan with oil, add chopped onion and garlic, fry for a min.
• Add black beans, water,  Mexican oregano, Goya Adobo all purpose seasoning, Goya sazonador total seasoning, chipotle pepper, salt and pepper, bring it to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 mins. 
• Finally mash some part of black beans with masher or in blender. Check the salt. Add lime juice and mix well. Turn off the stove. Just throw the chipotle pepper before serving.
• Transfer this to a serving bowl. 
• Garnish with a dollop of yogurt, chopped onion and tortilla chips.
• Serve it with toasted whole wheat bread .

    Tips

• Adjust the seasonings according to your taste buds.
• You can follow the same recipe with any beans like red kidney beans( rajma) or chickpeas.
• If you don’t have mexican seasoning, instead you can use cumin powder, salt and pepper.
• If you like it thinner, add some more water to desired consistency.

    Health Benefits of Black Beans

• Black beans are an excellent source of the trace mineral, molybdenum, an integral part of the enzyme sulfite oxidase, which is responsible for detoxifying sulfites. 
• Good for diabetes and rich in dietary fiber.
• Lowers cholesterol levels.
• Rich in antioxidants.