Monday morning, after a weekend of eating a bit too well, is when this soup truly comes into its own. No need for self-punishment or eating air — just a big warm bowl that actually satisfies you. That’s the zero-point principle: eat plenty to weigh less.
In the bowl, it looks like a neatly organized garden. The broth is a transparent amber, lightly tinged red by the tomatoes. The carrot rounds keep their bright orange hue after cooking, the green beans stay vibrant, and the cabbage melts in without disappearing. It smells like a lighter version of a pot-au-feu — a gentle aroma of garlic and thyme mingling with the subtle sweetness released by the carrots as they simmer.
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