Southwestern Beef and Cabbage Soup

Phase 2 of Fast Metabolism Diet

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped red onion
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 2  lbs stewing beef
• 8  ounces  diced  roasted green chilies
• 1  tablespoon  minced cilantro
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4  cups beef broth
• 4  cups vegetable broth
• 8  cups water
• 12  cups  shredded green cabbage
• 2  tablespoons sea salt

Directions

1. in a large non-stick pot over medium heat cook onion and garlic with 2 tbsp water until soft. Add beef chiles, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Stir until beef is coated with spices.
2. Pour in broths and water. Increase heat to high. When soup boils, reduce to medium. Add cabbage and salt. Stirring occasionally, simmer one hour.
3. You can also throw everything in the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.