The Cabbage Soup Diet: Recipes

The Cabbage Soup Diet is known for its ability to allow users to lose at least ten pounds in 7 days. The diet consists of eating foods according to a 7-day plan, as well as consuming unlimited amounts of Cabbage Soup. The Cabbage Soup included in the diet plan contains very little calories and may be cooked using a variety of different spices and vegetables. Since the bulk of food consumed during the diet is the Cabbage Soup, it is important to choose a recipe that you find tasty, as you will be eating this for 7 days. Since everyone has different tastes and preferences, there are a number of different recipes that may be tried and used.

Here are some recipes for Cabbage Soup used for the Cabbage Soup Diet.

Basic Cabbage Soup

This recipe is known as the basic Cabbage Soup recipe that was used with the original diet.

1 head of Cabbage
6 Carrots
6 Onions (medium sized)
2 Red or Green Peppers
3 Tomatoes (large sized)
5 Celery Stalks (cleaned and trimmed)
½ cup of brown rice
salt and pepper to taste

Cut all vegetables and place in large pot or boiler. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
Let boil for ten minutes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and tender. Cook brown rice separately, according to package instructions. When the soup is nearly done simmering (about 45 minutes), add rice. Flavor with salt and pepper to taste. Make sure soup is cooled before placing in refrigerator.

Cabbage Soup: Lipton Onion Soup Version

In this version of the soup, you add Lipton Onion soup mix. This adds a delicious flavor to the broth and makes the soup more preferable to many people.

1 head of Cabbage
2 Onions (large)
1 Can of Tomatoes (16-28 ounce can)
2 Green or Red Peppers
4 Celery Stalks (trimmed)
1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
Herbs of your choice
6 Carrots (sliced)
½ -1 Cup of Green Beans
½ Cup of Balsamic Vinegar (you may omit this if you prefer)

If you'll notice, this version omits the brown rice. If you would like to add Brown Rice, simply cook the rice separately and then add before the soup is finished.

First, place all cut vegetables, Balsamic Vinegar, and Lipton Onion soup mix in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then boil gently for 10 minutes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are soft and tender. If you are adding Brown Rice, cook it separately and add to your soup now. Season the Cabbage Soup with salt and pepper to taste.

Remember, you can eat unlimited quantities of this soup throughout your 7-day diet plan. Be sure to include the other foods recommended on the 7-day diet plan along with beverages such as water, unsweetened coffee, tea, and non-caloric drinks. Also, remember that you may use this diet for seven days, then you must wait two weeks before going on the diet again. Many people have found great success with their weight loss by adhering to this 7-day diet plan.