Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 medium head green cabbage, halved and sliced
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced