Easy Low-Cal Cabbage Soup Recipe for Weight Loss - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced, about 1 1/2 lb (680 g)
• 1 can (14.5 oz or 410 g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices
• 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) water, plus more if needed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or parsley
• Red pepper flakes, optional