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Cabbage soup diet soup with cabbage leaves, WPRM recipe card image
Jonas Mitchell

The Original Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe

A classic low calorie cabbage soup recipe used in the 7-day Cabbage Soup Diet plan — cheap, filling, and unlimited during the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cabbage, chopped
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 2 whole green bell peppers, diced
  • 2 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 bunch celery, chopped
  • 3 whole carrots, sliced
  • 1 package (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced
  • 1-2 cube bouillon cubes (optional)
  • 8 cup water or low-sodium vegetable juice

Equipment

  • 1 large stockpot
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

  1. Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large stockpot, sauté the onions in a small amount of oil until softened.
  3. Add the remaining vegetables, then pour in the water or vegetable juice.
  4. Stir in the bouillon cubes if using, along with any salt, pepper, or herbs you like.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  6. Simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Makes enough for several days — store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze individual portions for longer. This soup is meant to be eaten in unlimited amounts as part of the 7-day plan; it is not intended for long-term daily use.