Cabbage Fat-burning Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
• Salt, to taste