Recipes for Soup Diets

There are many different types of diets that are sweeping the nation. The best type of diet is the one that works for you. Many individuals enjoy following soup diets because they are easier to make and some make you feel full. Here are some recipes of soup diets that seem to be more popular than others.

Cabbage Soup Diet

Ingredients Needed:

2 green peppers

2 cans of tomato soup

1 bunch celery

½ head cabbage

1 package dry onion soup mix

pepper, salt, garlic powder, or any other spices you like

Cooking Instructions:

Use a large pot to put all of your ingredients in. Spray your pot down with cooking spray. Saute your vegetables excluding your cabbage. Make sure they are very tender. Add in the cabbage. Put in 12 cups of water. Cook until soup reaches desired tenderness. Add tomato soup and allow it to cook for about 20 minutes.

The Chicken Soup Diet

Ingredients Needed:

2 Tablespoon. Olive oil

4 parsnips cut into 1/2 inch pieces

4 ribs celery sliced

1 turnip cut into 1/2 inch pieces (3/4 of a pound)

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1 Tbs. chopped garlic

2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

16 cups reduced fat, low sodium, chicken broth

7 cans (5 oz. each) of chicken, or 5 cups (1 1/2 lbs) fresh chicken (cooked)

1 bag (16 oz.) frozen carrots or any type vegetables you like

1 1/2 cups frozen chopped onions

1/4 cup lemon juice

Cooking Instructions:

Use a large pot and heat the oil over medium heat. Add the parsnips, celery, turnip, jalapeno pepper, salt, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Cook all the vegetables until they are nice and tender for about 20 minutes. Add the broth, chicken, carrots, and other vegetables. Add in your onions. Bring it to a boil, reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.