| The variety of cabbage known today is well beyond | | | | refrigerator. Put some parsley to garnish the soup and |
| the ten fingers of your hands. Use whichever is | | | | enjoy the soup ice cold. A yummy soup on a hot |
| available to you and you can work magic in the | | | | summer day! |
| kitchen. There are famous soup preparations that you | | | | 3.The Military Diet Cabbage Soup |
| can try at home. These variations can help you if you | | | | - 1 large head of cabbage |
| want delicious soups or if you are one of the followers | | | | - 1 large bunch of celery |
| the cabbage soup diet. | | | | - 2 bunches of green onion |
| There are a number of benefits when you use the | | | | - 1 large can of whole tomato |
| cabbage soup diet. Here are some of them: | | | | - 2 cans of chicken broth |
| - Weight loss | | | | - 3 large bell peppers |
| - Better vitamin intake | | | | - Salt and pepper to taste |
| - Better digestion | | | | Military way is short and simple. Chop all the |
| - Stronger resistance to common ailments | | | | vegetables and add to a large pot of chicken broth. |
| - Younger skin | | | | Add the whole tomatoes and cook with low fire for 15 |
| Whatever variety you choose, cabbage soup diet will | | | | minutes. Serve. Woohah! |
| do wonders for your body. One doesn't need to be a | | | | 4. Zucchini Cabbage Soup Recipe |
| cooking expert to prepare a very nice bowl of | | | | - ½ medium head of cabbage, diced |
| cabbage soup. Here are some exciting recipes to aid | | | | - 3 small zucchini, diced |
| you in your diet: | | | | - 1 large clove of garlic, crushed and minced |
| 1. Original Cabbage Soup | | | | - ¼ tsp dried basil |
| - 1 head cabbage | | | | - ½ tsp black pepper |
| - 6 medium onions | | | | - Salt to taste |
| - 6 green onions | | | | - 12 ounces of V-8 vegetable juice |
| - 6 carrots | | | | - 2 tbsp tomato paste |
| - 2 bell peppers | | | | - 1 can French Onion Soup |
| - 3 large tomatoes | | | | - 1-2 cups chopped spinach |
| - 5 stalks celery | | | | - ½ cup sliced carrots |
| - 4 oz uncooked brown rice | | | | - Dash of Worcestershire sauce |
| - Salt and freshly-ground black pepper | | | | Mix all ingredients and cook with low heat for 10-15 |
| Slice the vegetables in small pieces. Put in a pot of | | | | minutes. Serve and enjoy! |
| cold water and bring to a boil. Let the mix simmer | | | | 5. Weight Watchers Cabbage Soup |
| uncovered for around 10 minutes. Cover and adjust | | | | - 1 large dark green cabbage |
| the heat to low. Let the soup simmer until the | | | | - 1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow pepper |
| vegetables are soft enough. You can add the rice | | | | - 1 head of celery |
| while the soup is simmering. Add salt and pepper to | | | | - 2 carrots |
| taste. | | | | - 2 lbs of mushroom |
| 2. Refreshing Cabbage Soup | | | | - 3 big leeks |
| - 3 cups of chicken or beef broth | | | | - Small bag spinach |
| - 1 1/2 cups of green cabbage, finely shredded | | | | - Big bag water cress |
| - 1 tbsp of prepared mustard | | | | - Big bag rocket leaves |
| - 1 tsp of sugar | | | | - 3 onions |
| - 2 cups of buttermilk | | | | - 1 can Weight Watchers chicken soup |
| - 1 cucumber, finely diced | | | | Combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Upon |
| - 1 tbsp fresh dill, minced | | | | boiling, decrease heat and let the soup cook for |
| - 2 tbsp fresh parsley | | | | another 10 to 15 minutes. |
| In a medium saucepan, heat the broth and add the | | | | These are just a few samples of how you can |
| cabbage. Let this simmer for around 10 minutes. | | | | prepare the very healthy cabbage soup. You can |
| Remove the pan from heat and mix in the mustard, dill, | | | | consult friends, cook books, or browse the internet for |
| and sugar. Stir in the buttermilk and add the cucumber. | | | | more exciting dishes you can do with your cabbage |
| Chill the soup for about 2.5 hours or depending on your | | | | diet soup variations. |