Why do you lose so much weight following the cabbage soup diet?

If you follow the cabbage soup diet you can lose up to 10 pounds when you first start. This cabbage soup is very low in calories and you can eat it for every meal. The main reason for weight loss is being in a calorie deficit and eating fewer calories than what one would normally eat.

Can Cabbage Soup be Made in an Instant Pot?

Combine cabbage, onions, carrots, green beans, and zucchini to an Instant Pot with the garlic, tomato paste, and beef broth. Add the seasonings. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release the pressure using a natural release method.

Can cabbage soup be made in a slow cooker?

Add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

How to store leftover cabbage soup?

Add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

Does Cabbage Soup Help with Weight Loss?

To lose body fat you need to be in a calorie deficit whether or not you track calories or points. This cabbage soup is very low in calories and is a wonderful addition to your diet. Your body needs other nutrients like proteins, fat, and whole grains to help you feel full and keep you satisfied all day. If all you ate was cabbage soup all day long, you'd be starving for the whole entire time, so please eat this soup with other healthy foods!

Weight Watchers Zero Point Cabbage Soup

Name: Weight Watchers Zero Point Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups nonfat beef broth (reduced sodium); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups chopped cabbage; 1⁄2yellow onion; 1⁄2 cup chopped carrot; 1⁄2 cup green beans; 1⁄2 cup chopped zucchini yellow or green; 1⁄2 teaspoon basil; 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano; salt & pepper

Description

This cabbage soup recipe has been on this blog since March of 2016 and I recently updated the post with more information on the Cabbage Soup Diet and also included instructions on how to make this in your Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

Ingredients

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3 cups nonfat beef broth (reduced sodium)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups chopped cabbage
1⁄2yellow onion
1⁄2 cup chopped carrot
1⁄2 cup green beans
1⁄2 cup chopped zucchini yellow or green
1⁄2 teaspoon basil
1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper

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Instructions

Spray pot with nonstick cooking spray. Saute onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano, and Salt & Pepper to taste.
Simmer for about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zucchini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes.
I have tried different variations. Leaving out green beans. Adding chopped green onions in addition to the yellow onion.
All very good. Use whatever vegetables you like.
Check post above for directions on how to use your Slow Cooker or Instant Pot.
Serving size 1/2 cup

Notes

My WW Personal Points: 0 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 30.1
Sugar: 2.8g
Sodium: 192.8mg
Fat: .1g
Saturated Fat: 0
Unsaturated Fat: 0mg
Trans Fat: 0mg
Carbohydrates: 5.3g
Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 2.7g