READY IN 50 mins

Diet Soup

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"There are hundreds of variations, but the main point of the soup is to be full and to get lots of natural fiber. Almost anything can be added or removed to your sense of taste - bell peppers, corn, tomato juice ..... Try substituting chicken soup mix for the onion soup mix." — PEGW

Directions

Combine water, soup mix, and vegetables in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 50 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 14, 2006

I omitted the dry onion soup, used Swanson vegetable broth for the base (adding a cup and a half extra since I had a lot of veggies), substituted 10 oz. of organic frozen peas for the green beans and added several cloves of fresh minced garlic, as well as two bay leaves, a tablespoon of parsley and a teaspoon each of thyme and oregano. I also added 2 tsp. of a high-quality extra virgin olive oil, for savor. With eight servings of soup, the oil adds only slightly more than one gram of fat per serving (the equivalent of eating one potato chip). I was very pleased with the result, which was light, savory and aromatic. I used an entire small head of organic green cabbage (with the extra broth) and did not find the soup too loaded. This is a good weight-loss soup, since one can really tuck in without consuming too many calories.

—Gemma

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 06, 2004

If this soup was all I had to eat, then I would definitely loose a lot of weight, because I would not eat at all. Mine all went down the disposall. If you dare to try this, cut the cabbage in half, and also the green beans. There is a whole lot of room for improvement here, I'm just not sure what could be done with this mess. Sorry!!

—BMDSINGLE

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Nov 02, 2003

Peg..This is delicious!! My hubby gobbled it up and he is not a veggie fan! I also substituted canned tomatoes for fresh and, as you suggested, added a variety of vegtables I like. I added lots of pepper and some vegtable broth to spice it up a bit. What I really liked was that it was simple and I had everything I needed without having to go to the grocery store. Hope this helps the pounds pour off!

—Bridget

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Jan 12, 2006

I love this recipe because you can personalize it so easily to fit your taste. I add one green pepper (chopped), one bunch of green onion (diced), one bunch of celery (diced), 2 chicken bullion cubes, one can of diced tomatoes, 3 dashes of hot sauce, 1 tsp. crushed red pepper, 1 tblsp. Italian seasoning. I omit the green beans and use only one packet of Lipton's onion. When the cabbage is almost tender, I add 16 oz of fresh bella mushrooms. Sometimes I'll add some ham to it. This makes a low calorie and very filling large pot of soup that will last a week in the fridge. You will not like this soup if you don't like cabbage. If this is the case, just omit it.

—Crystal

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Mar 21, 2008

This recipe is VERY TASTY and FULL of flavor!! If losing weight is this easy, I'll be skinny in no time! I followed the recipe with these changes. I used canned tomatoes w/basil, 2 large cubes chicken boullion, had to add 4 cups more water with all the vegetables I added, about 10 small sliced fresh mushrooms, one zucchini, 4 cloves crushed garlic, half of a large red pepper and one jalepeno w/ out seeds, 2 bay leaves, t. cayenne pepper, 2 T. parsley, t. Oregano, fresh basil, 2 T Olive oil, 2 cans canneloni beans (rinsed), salt to flavor. It made a lot but I am freezing part of it.

—CMHIGGINS12

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Nov 02, 2003

I really like this recipe. I make it and put 1 serving portions in a freezer bag then reheat them about 1-2 times a week to help cut down on the calories Im sure Im loading up on durring the week. Its good and it makes me full without all the unwanted calories!

—RAIN2LIGHTENING

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Oct 05, 2003

I had been looking for the "negative calorie" soup recipe and I think this may be it! Very good! This one's a keeper!

—Mary Jo

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Nov 02, 2003

I like this as just a vegetable soup..... light and easy. I add other "freebie" vegetables to keep it low calories and increase the flavor. A little garlic and hot sauce also gives the soup an additional kick. I do agree that if it was the only thing I had to eat I'd really lose weight. Make in small batches or even freeze some (it reheats very well) so you don't get tired of it so quickly.

—JMASON

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Nutrition

Calories
94 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
21 g
7%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.5 g
< 1%

Fiber
6.6 g
26%

Protein
3.6 g
7%

Sodium
673 mg
27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Diet Soup

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 94
** Calories from Fat: 4

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0.5g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 673mg 27 %
** Potassium 470mg 13 %
** Total Carbohydrates 21g 7 %
** Dietary Fiber 6.6g 26 %
** Protein 3.6g 7 %
** Sugars 9g
** Vitamin A 106 %
** Vitamin C 95 %
** Calcium 12 %
** Iron 15 %
** Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 10 %
** Vitamin B6 16 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 39 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.