Turkey Cabbage Soup and a Giveaway
You never know what a simple action can mean in the life of someone else.
Let’s take soup for example. This turkey cabbage soup was a catalyst in my 145 lb. weight loss journey.
On a fall evening in 2008, my friend Jennifer invited me over for dinner. It was a typical day for her, but an unforgettable day for me.
Where’s the bowl?
She announced the soup was done, only to run around and serve it to me in a coffee mug. I smiled and graciously accepted, thinking inside she was a weirdo.
Who serves soup in a cup? I was used to having a large bowl, in addition to a package of crackers. That’s how normal people ate soup, or so I thought. I realized as we visited and enjoyed our meal, that I was full. I was satisfied. From a mug of soup.
That day started a new way of eating for me. I realized perhaps all my old habits weren’t healthy. My 330 lb., desperate, sad and lonely self was proof of that. It was key in learning new healthy habits I still apply today.
I can’t cook it without thinking of that day, but it goes deeper than soup.
We can’t learn new habits if we’re not taught.
I didn’t know there were other options to eat soup. Why? Because no one ever taught me. How do you learn to wash your hair? Someone teaches you as a small child. How do you learn your job? Someone teaches you. How do you learn to eat right? Someone teaches you.
We can’t learn new habits if we’re not taught.
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Remember that today. You never know what your small, simple actions are doing in the life of someone else. A simple cup of soup to you could be a life-changing event for another.
I’m feeling giving this time of year, so not only am I sharing the recipe, I’m giving away a fly away tamer headband, thanks to Luluemon. (Color is black)
They designed this simple headband with silicone beads on the inside to stay put and tame flyaways when we’re pushing through a tough practice. It’s perfect for yoga, running, etc. You can enter to win below.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. coconut oil
1 lb. ground turkey
1/2 large onion, chopped
5 cups chopped cabbage
2 (16 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained
2 cups water
24 oz. tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
Directions:
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat.
Add ground turkey and onion, browning turkey.
Add cabbage, kidney beans, water, tomato sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cover.
Cook on low setting for 1-2 hours or until done. Stir occasionally.
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