Country French Garlic Diet Soup

(Light • Healing • Weight-Loss Friendly)

A comforting, rustic French-style soup loaded with garlic, vegetables, and herbs — perfect for detox days, immunity boosting, and clean eating 🌿

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 10–12 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 1 zucchini, chopped

• 4 cups cabbage, shredded

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1 bay leaf

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp turmeric (optional anti-inflammatory boost)

• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

• Salt to taste

• Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (2–3 minutes).

2. Add celery, carrots, zucchini, and cabbage. Cook 3 minutes.

3. Stir in thyme, bay leaf, pepper, turmeric, and broth.

4. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

5. Remove bay leaf, adjust salt, and garnish with parsley.

🌟 Health Benefits

✔ Boosts immunity
✔ Anti-inflammatory
✔ Aids digestion
✔ Naturally low-calorie
✔ Great for weight loss & detox

💡 Tips

• Add shredded chicken or white beans for protein.

• Blend half the soup for a creamy texture without cream.

• Add lemon juice before serving for extra detox benefits.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I store this soup?
Yes — refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Q: Is this keto-friendly?
Skip carrots and reduce onions for low-carb version.

Q: Can I use roasted garlic?
Yes — it adds a sweeter, deeper flavor.