basic cabbage soup recipes [Diabetic]

Try one of these basic cabbage soup recipes for your diet plan. Really, anytime is a good time to eat cabbage soup if you're interested in weight control and fat loss. Cabbage soup is filling, low in calories and with the right spices and ingredients, it's tasty too. Add your personal touches to these recipes. Try other spices and whatever other vegetables sound good to you!

Original Cabbage Soup

* 1 head cabbage
* 6 medium onions
* 6 green onions
* 6 carrots
* 2 bell peppers
* 3 large tomatoes
* 5 stalks celery
* 4 oz uncooked brown rice
* salt and freshly-ground black pepper


Cut the vegetables into small pieces. Place in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover. Bring the water to boil. Lower heat and then simmer uncovered for ten minutes.

Cover, and then simmer on low heat until the vegetables are soft. This should take about 15 minutes.

While the soup is simmering, cook the rice. Add the rice when the soup is cooked. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Green Cabbage Soup

* One half green cabbage
* 3 large onions
* 1 head celery
* 1 large green pepper
* One can diced tomatoes
* 1 pack onion soup mix
* 3 vegetable bouillion cubes
* 8-12 cups of water


*Optional - 1 8 oz. can V-8 juice

*Optional seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, cilantro, parsley, basil, oregano

Place washed and chopped vegetables in large stockpot. Add water, stir in soup mix, bouillion and tomatoes. Add water to fully cover all the vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are soft.

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The Military Diet Cabbage Soup

* 1 large head of cabbage
* 1 large bunch celery
* 2 bunches green onion
* 1 large can whole tomato
* 2 can of chicken broth (13 oz)
* 3 large bell pepper
* salt and pepper to taste


Clean all the vegetables, slice chop and add in large pot. Add whole tomato, chicken broth and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.

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Fast Cabbage Soup

* 1 tomato juice (46 ounce)
* 7 tbsp lemon juice
* 2 tbsp dehydrated onion flakes
* 1Ž2 cup water
* 2 soup cubes
* dash of honey
* 2 cups cabbage flakes


Combine ingredients and bring to boil. Then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

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