Diet Cabbage Soup! Lose Ten Pounds In A Week! And Delicious!

1 Head Green Cabbage.
1lb. Carrots.
1 Large Onion.
6 Cloves Garlic.
1 28 ounce can Diced Tomatoes
1 28 ounce can Stewed Tomatoes
1 Teaspoon Oregano
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt (Optional)
Hot Sauce
1 Stalk of Celery

[priscillathurston]

I'm 275 and very uncomfortable in my own skin!! i tried dieting but I always start and end within days, I'm going to try this and stick with it . I love cabbage. This weight is starting to effect my health knees and back is killing me.Pray for my journey

[barbaracarter]

I used this diet I weighed 235 pounds and miserable so I tried it and lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks I had to go off of it for 2 weeks then back on it. I lost another 25 pounds, so I did it off and on through the summer as needed and lost a total of 78 pounds. I was very happy, whenever I need to loose a few pounds I use it again.

[MikeN-rvmo]

Worked for me! Nice diet. Lost 10.5 lbs in 7 days. I ate half a banana and a cup of yogurt in the morning, two bowls of soup a day, and a dill pickle in the afternoon for a snack. I drank coffee with milk, and water with lime juice. Never felt hungry. Good luck!

[llc]

I was diagosed with diabetes in December and immediately changed my diet. I have always loved cabbage and make it with a little tomato sauce. So I started to make the soup with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, scallions and add cut up italian sausage or little meatballs for protein. It's fast and easy and delicious as a full meal. In 2 and half month, eating it almost every day for lunch I've lost 20 pounds and brought down my blood glucose level from 262 to 115. I probably will eat it forever as I can't regain weight without dire consequences. Good thing I love it.

[charliedavis]

Fair warning, this may be a long comment! This soup works to lose weight because it is a calorie deficit meal, meaning it costs your body more calories to process it than it provides. In addition, it is a cleansing soup. If you've been eating a standard western diet you may have 10-25 pounds of unprocessed or putrified food waste in your intestinal tract. This soup clears it out, that's why so many comment that they're running to the bathroom the first few days. It also prepares the body to accept healthier, more nutritious food.

Now, to those who want to change the recipe somewhat, yes you can and here's how:
Don't want or can't take canned tomatoes? Use fresh tomatoes or a small can or even just a tablespoon or two of tomato paste or no tomatoes at all. Substitute any other low carb veggies you like. Use broth, stock or bone broth instead of water if you want more flavor. Add the spices and herbs you like. Fresh or dried parsley, basil, thyme, ginger, cumin, coriander, etc. but they're not the only ones you can use. Want spinach or kale but don't like it overcooked? Steam it and add it to your bowl with the soup. Any low carb veggies will do. Some cooking is a science, some is an art. This soup is art with the only rule being cabbage and lots of low carb veggies. Still hungry after one bowl a few weeks into this diet? Add a teaspoon of fat to your bowl, it will keep you full longer. No vegetable oils, only olive, coconut, avocado oil, butter or animal fat. Don't like overcooked cabbage? Add it 15 minutes before soup is done so its still a little crunchy. No corn, potatoes, peas, beets, turnips or other high carb veggies. Use celery leaves if you want, mushrooms, asparagus, zucchini, broccoli, collard greens, Swiss chard, green beans or whatever makes it palatable to YOU so that it's not a punishment but a joy to consume. Look at John Caputo's comment below. He was hesitant because he didn't like the original but changed it to his liking and succeeded in losing weight! In short, make it your own favorite soup! Best of success to you all and thanks for taking the time if you've read this far!

[jessicacousens]

Thanks for the recipe! I’m 28 days into my weight loss journey and I’ve officially lost 10 lbs ❤️ more importantly, I’m the happiest I’ve been in a VERY long time☺️ feeling proud of myself.

[Crabtree]

Very nice to watch: straight to the point, no loud music in the background, the kitchen and utensils are clean, and he speaks clearly without theatrics. Good, good, job!

[salvadorjrc.]

This actually works! I have been using cabbage stew to replace what I eat for lunch and I lost 6 pounds already! Gonna continue on strong and build up healthy habits!

[casey]

Love listening to this man. No cutesy distractions or unnecessary info, just straight talk about all we need to know about making a good soup or any other recipe he’s sharing.

[idee]

One of the BEST explanation on the cooking part of the soup. No one else seems to cover "do Not boil" part. Great instruction.

[sandiallen]

I did this diet 25 years ago I went from a size 22 to a 8 in less than a year and I felt great more energy and since I have asthma I could breath better. I kept it off for 6years

[TheChunky]

It’s no joke! I lost 11 lbs in a week with regular working out and eating about 1 1/2 cups of this for lunch and dinner. This stuff is tasty and keeps you going with all day energy.

[yeta]

It's been 6 days since I tried your soup diet, OMG it's amazing. I started at 196 pounds and on the 5th day I weigh myself and I am 187 pounds.

[anthonyparente]

Why would anyone dislike this video? This soup looks delicious and is currently making my mouth water!

[tonyaellison]

About 21 years ago this soup was a pivotal part of my losing 55lbs. I used chicken broth and added zucchini. Love this soup

[grandmalizard]

A friend gave me this recipe 30+ years ago. Then it was called The TWA Stewardess Diet. It tastes great and yes I lost weight but never felt hungry. Actually I felt more energized because everything in this soup is very good for our health, vitamins galore, calories no more than a few. Glad this post reminded me of this delicious soup. I don't need to lose weight, but I'd definitely eat it for the nutrition. Thanks for sharing !

[veraw.]

My father, who was a surgeon, gave out this recipe to obese patients to help them lose weight before surgery! Interesting to see it again! It really works, and does not weaken the dieter.

[BridgetOfTheDeans]

The celery leaves give lots of flavor, I recommend keeping them in! :)

[starla]

My Nanny loved to eat. Mother made her some of this soup hoping to help her lose weight. Well a week later she had gained. Bless her heart she was making her iron skillet cornbread to eat with it. 💜 Loved my sweet Nanny

[amythompson]

I did this diet back in 1981. It was in Woman’s Day magazine. It was called Peel a lb soup. The way it works is it actually burns more calories to digest it than it has in it. I dropped 15 lbs in 2 weeks. Have plenty of toilet paper on hand.