Metabolism Boosting Soup

Ingredients:

• 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 sweet onion (chopped)

• 3 cloves of garlic (chopped)

• Spice mix:

  • 1 teaspoon of paprika

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

• 4-5 cups Green Cabbage (finely shredded and chopped)

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 sweet potato (peeled and cut into cubes)

• 1 cup of uncooked red lentils

• 5 cups vegetable broth

Directions:

1. In a large pot heat olive oil.

2. Add onions and garlic to warm pot and sauté for a few mins.

3. Mix the spices together well.

4. Add 2 tablespoons of the spice blend to onion and garlic mixture, stir and let sauté a few minutes longer.

5. Add cabbage and can of chopped tomatoes with juice. Stir for one min.

6. Add sweet potato, red lentils and vegetable broth.

7. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes and lentils are cooked.