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A bowl of this cabbage soup diet recipe featuring oven-roasted aromatics, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tender chopped cabbage.

Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
A savory, comforting cabbage soup diet recipe built for a 7-day reset without tasting like punishment. Deep roasted aromatics, a rich tomato base, and bold seasonings keep you fully satisfied all week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • Large stock pot

Ingredients
 

  • 1 head Cabbage, chopped
  • 6 whole Onions, sliced or chopped
  • 2 whole Green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 bunch Celery, chopped
  • 1 bunch Shallots or green onions, sliced
  • 2 whole Chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 1.25-ounce envelope Onion soup mix
  • 0.5 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 48 ounces V8 vegetable juice
  • 2 28-ounce cans Chopped tomatoes
  • 1 whole Lemon, juiced
  • 1 pinch Black pepper
  • 6 cloves Garlic, crushed

Instructions
 

Build the Roasted Flavor Base

  • Set a large stock pot over medium-high heat and let it get properly hot, you want the bottom warm enough that the first onion pieces sizzle on contact.
  • Add the onions, green bell peppers, and crushed garlic to the dry pot and stir often, letting them pick up a little char on the edges. Keep going until they smell deeply savory and slightly sweet, like the start of a good stew.

Bring the Soup to a Rolling Boil

  • Add the cabbage, celery, shallots or green onions, chicken bouillon cubes, onion soup mix, balsamic vinegar, V8 vegetable juice, chopped tomatoes, lemon juice, and black pepper. Stir well, then bring everything to a rolling boil, the surface should bubble actively across the pot.

Simmer Until Tender

  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour, keeping it at a steady, gentle bubbling. Your kitchen should smell savory, tangy, warming, and herbaceous, and the cabbage should turn tender but still hold its shape when you scoop.

Cool and Store

  • Let the soup cool down, then refrigerate all leftovers. By the next day, the flavors settle in and the broth tastes even rounder.

Notes

Texture Variation: If chopped cabbage starts to feel repetitive, blend one serving until smooth to turn it into a sippable, creamy-style bowl without adding any new ingredients.
Flavor Boost: A splash of hot sauce, Tabasco, or a dash of Worcestershire in your bowl keeps the palate engaged, especially around day four.
Hydration: Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to balance the higher sodium levels from the V8 juice and bouillon.
Cooking Tip: Do not overcook until the cabbage turns to mush; simmering just until tender maintains a pleasant bite and helps with vitamin retention.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 7-day diet, cabbage soup diet recipe, detox soup, weight loss soup
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