Description
Flavorful low-calorie cabbage soup for the 7 day weight loss diet plan. Made with fresh vegetables, chicken broth, and seasoned tomatoes. Eat unlimited amounts throughout the week alongside daily allowed foods. This improved recipe actually tastes delicious unlike traditional water-based versions.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large white or yellow onion, diced
3 large celery stalks, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
28 oz can diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
½ large head green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 6 cups)
1½ teaspoons dried oregano
1½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt (optional, use sparingly)
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrots to the pot. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
4. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth or vegetable broth.
5. Add the entire can of diced tomatoes with their juices.
6. Stir in chopped cabbage, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes if using, black pepper, and salt if desired.
7. Bring the soup to a rolling boil over high heat.
8. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the pot partially with a lid.
9. Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but not mushy.
10. Taste the broth and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more herbs, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
11. Serve hot. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze portions for up to 3 months.
Notes
This recipe makes approximately 10 to 12 cups of soup, enough for 2 to 3 days on the 7 day cabbage soup diet. Double the recipe to have soup for the entire week.
Using low-sodium broth and seasoned canned tomatoes provides flavor without excessive salt.
You can substitute vegetable broth to make this completely vegetarian and vegan-friendly.
Add more vegetables like zucchini, green beans, or spinach for extra variety without adding significant calories.
The soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.
Reheat individual portions rather than the entire batch to maintain freshness.
For spicy Mexican variation: Add 1 diced jalapeño, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, juice of 1 lime, and fresh cilantro.
For Italian herb variation: Increase oregano and basil to 2 tsp each, add 1 tsp Italian seasoning and extra garlic.
For Asian-inspired variation: Replace tomatoes with extra broth, add 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, fresh ginger, and sliced green onions.
This soup freezes beautifully. Make multiple batches and freeze in single-serving portions for future use.
Do not add pasta, rice, beans, or potatoes to this soup as they are not part of the 7 day cabbage soup diet plan.
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any restrictive diet plan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup, Weight Loss
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American, Wellness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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