Description
Cabbage Soup Diet is a low-calorie, nutrient-rich soup made with fresh vegetables. It’s simple, filling, budget-friendly, and often used as part of a weight-loss reset.
Ingredients
1 head of cabbage, chopped
6 large onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 bunch of celery, chopped
1–2 carrots, sliced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional herbs (thyme, bay leaves)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions, green peppers, and celery; sauté until softened.
3. Stir in carrots and cabbage; cook a few more minutes.
4. Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
7. Serve hot and enjoy as part of the cabbage soup diet.
Notes
Serve hot in bowls; garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Great alone or with whole grain bread.
Storage: refrigerate leftovers up to 3–4 days in an airtight container, or freeze up to 2–3 months.
Tips: adjust seasoning with more herbs/spices; add zucchini or kale for variety; add beans or lentils for extra protein.
Variation: make it spicy with jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
FAQs:
• Can I eat it every day? Yes, but balance with other foods for overall nutrition.
• Effective for weight loss? Many report success, but results vary.
• Can it be reheated? Yes—reheat thoroughly on stove or in microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cabbage Soup, Diet Soup, Weight Loss, Low Calorie, Vegan