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Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe Detox 10 Pounds - A Simple, Flavorful Cleanse

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (14–15 oz) can diced tomatoes (no added sugar), with juices
  • 6–8 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional, for richness)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional; skip for ultra low-cal)
  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped, for garnish
  • Fresh lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prep the veggies: Chop the cabbage, onion, peppers, celery, and carrots into bite-size pieces. Mince the garlic.
  2. Sauté for flavor (optional): In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and peppers; cook 1 minute. For an oil-free version, skip this and go straight to simmering.
  3. Add the base: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, smoked paprika, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Load the cabbage and broth: Add chopped cabbage and pour in 6 cups broth to start. If you prefer it soupier, add up to 8 cups.
  5. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes, until cabbage is tender but not mushy.
  6. Taste and finish: Remove bay leaf. Adjust salt and pepper. Brighten with a squeeze of lemon and top with fresh parsley or green onions.
  7. Serve: Enjoy hot. It’s great as-is or with a side of lean protein if you’re not strictly following a cleanse approach.