If you want to lose a few pounds fast, this recipe is for you! It was very popular in the 80’s and many people claimed they lost weight fairly quickly. It is not only low in calories, but this Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe is very nutritious and great-tasting. Give it a try and let me know how much weight you lose!
What’s In The Famous Cabbage Diet Soup?
To make this soup, you will need:
- Carrots
- Onion
- Green beans
- Green bell pepper
- Celery
- Medium cabbage
- Canned whole tomatoes
- 1 quart V8 juice
- Canned beef broth
- Dry onion soup mix
- Bay leaves
- Dried basil
Is Cabbage Diet Soup Easy To Make?
It is very easy to make. Follow these easy instructions:
- Place all the chopped veggies in a large soup pot.
- Pour in the beef broth, V8 juice, whole tomatoes, dry onion soup mix, and herbs.
- Add enough water to cover the veggies and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the soup for about 25-30 mins.
- Check the seasoning and add salt if needed.
How Long Does The Cabbage Diet Soup Last In The Fridge?
If you store it in an airtight container, or containers, it should last for 5 days.
How Many Calories In Cabbage Diet Soup?
If you follow this recipe, each portion has 102 calories, with 18g of carbs, 4 g of protein and 1 g of fat.
How Do I Add More Protein To The Diet Cabbage Soup?
If you want to add protein, use lean chicken breast. It adds protein but not too much fat. If you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, I recommend adding beans. Keep in mind any extras will increase the amount of calories in the soup.
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Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- ½ white onion, chopped
- 1 ½ cups green beans, cut into ½ inch pieces
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
- 1- 16 oz can whole tomatoes, with juice
- 1 quart V8 juice
- 1-14 oz can low sodium beef broth
- 1-1 oz packet dry onion soup mix
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all the chopped veggies in a large soup pot.
- Pour in the beef broth, V8 juice, whole tomatoes, dry onion soup mix, and herbs.
- Add enough water to cover the veggies and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the soup for about 25-30 mins.
- Check the seasoning and add salt if needed.
Notes
- Chop the veggies roughly the same size to get a uniform bite in every spoonful.
- Cooking time will depend on how well done you like your veggies. If you want them with a little crunch still on them, cook them for less time.
- Check the seasoning at the end. Try not to add too much salt at the beginning because as it cooks, water evaporates and the amount of salt can increase.
- Eat as much soup as you like! You can eat the whole pot in one day.