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Weight loss soup is the perfect recipe for a healthier you in 2024! If you are looking to drop a few pounds this low-calorie, nutrient-rich, high-fiber soup is healthy, flavorful, and fills you up!
Featured with this recipe
- Ingredients for Weight Loss Soup Recipe
- How to Eat Weight Loss Soup
- Will I Gain All My Weight Back Afterwards?
- Nutrition Information Per Cup
- Substitutions for Weight Loss Soup
- Instant Pot Weight Loss Soup
- Spices and Herbs to Use for Seasoning
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Healthy Soup Recipes
- More Healthy Recipes to Kick Off the New Year
- How to Make Weight Loss Soup
- Weight Loss Soup Recipe
Weight loss soup is a combination of a couple of weight loss soup recipes that have been around for years – Weight Watchers Garden Vegetable Soup and the Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe. We added kidney beans for protein to help you feel fuller for a longer period of time. Feel free to add or subtract vegetables to your taste. The benefit of this soup is that it tastes great and it does help you lose weight.
We call this soup “magic” because we have all incorporated it into our diets at one point in another with terrific results! It’s so much more than a bland cabbage soup or vegetable soup. It is a low-carb, hearty soup that is full of flavor and keeps you satisfied and on track with healthy eating.
Ingredients for Weight Loss Soup Recipe
This weight-loss soup recipe is just what you need to start the year off right! It is full of nutrients, low-calorie, and healthy ingredients to make this a filling soup. This weight-loss soup is one you need to have!
- Chicken broth – Low-sodium chicken broth gives a flavorful base for the soup. It adds liquid and moisture to the soup.
- V-8 juice – This is a flavor enhancement filled with all the nutrients from eight ingredients everyone loves.
- Diced tomatoes – Italian diced tomatoes from a can are poured into the soup. Tomatoes have a rich flavor with a great source of vitamins.
- Onion – Slice and chop the onion into small pieces.
- Garlic – Minced garlic cloves have their own health benefits.
- Mushrooms – Slice the mushrooms into thin slices.
- Vegetables – Carrots, zucchini, and squash are peeled and sliced in uniform sizes to help them cook and soften at the same time.
- Green beans – Fresh or frozen green beans work well.
- Kidney beans – Drained and rinsed thoroughly in a strainer. Add more types of lentils for more protein.
- Cabbage – Shredded cabbage softens and adds flavor to the base of the soup.
- Italian seasoning – Adds flavor and seasoning to the weight-loss soup.
How to Eat Weight Loss Soup
You still need to get a healthy amount of calories (about 1,200 a day) to lose weight at a healthy rate. For best results follow this diet plan we have found to work!
- Breakfast – Eat a healthy breakfast in the morning, focusing on lean proteins.
- Lunch – Eat a bowl of Weight Loss Magic Soup for lunch.
- Snack – Have another bowl of the delicious vegetable soup for an afternoon snack.
- Dinner – Then, at dinnertime, eat a bowl of the weight loss soup along with a serving of lean protein and a serving of whole grain, for example, a 4-ounce chicken breast and ½ cup of brown rice.
- Water – Drink plenty of water during the day to stay hydrated.
- Work out – Exercise at least 30 minutes 5 or more days a week for maximum results.
Will I Gain All My Weight Back Afterwards?
It’s important to note that we don’t recommend following this strict diet for more than seven days. After a week, be sure to maintain a healthy diet, having this soup intermittently until you reach your desired weight. Think of this as a positive kick-off to your diet, a way to shed pounds and gain some confidence as you continue your lifestyle change.
A great way to help with portion control is to eat a bowl of soup before you eat your regular meal. The soup will fill your stomach with healthy vegetables, and you will feel less hungry during your meal.
Nutrition Information Per Cup
- 57 calories
- 11 carbs
- 0 fat
- 4 protein
- 225 sodium
Substitutions for Weight Loss Soup
- Vegetables – You can substitute any vegetable. Just try to avoid starch ones like potatoes, peas, or corn if you can. Kale, spinach, and celery are delicious and filling substitutions.
- Chicken broth – Beef broth or vegetable broth can be used instead of chicken broth. Feel free to use low-sodium broth or make your own.
- Protein – We use kidney beans in our recipe to add some protein to this soup. White beans, pinto beans, black beans, or red beans can also be used and the calorie count will stay the same. You can also use lean ground beef or ground turkey, but keep in mind that the calorie count will go up.
Instant Pot Weight Loss Soup
We received a comment from Samantha, who made this soup in her Instant Pot. Thank you for sharing this, Samantha! Read her review on how she made the weight-loss soup in the instant pot!
“I did it in the instant pot! I sauteed the onions, garlic, carrots, green beans, and mushrooms in olive oil. Then, I added broth and gave it a good stir to scrape up bits. I added Kale instead of cabbage and cooked it for 5 minutes. Quick release, add zucchini and stir. Add tomatoes last and don’t stir. Cook another 5 minutes and quickly release. I didn’t add beans or tomato juice. I sprinkled it with parmesan and it was wonderful!”
Spices and Herbs to Use for Seasoning
In addition to the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and the seasonings in the diced tomatoes and V-8 juice, you can add any of the following additional seasonings!
- Basil
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Parsley
- Sage
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Tony Chachere’s Cajun Seasoning
“Wow!! Just made this! I’ve never made soup before and it tastes AMAZING!! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!”
-Kristen
Frequently Asked Questions
This weight-loss soup recipe makes about 20 cups of soup, so you will have plenty to eat all week long. It stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to seven days and freezes beautifully. Make a double or triple batch and store it in the freezer for up to three months.
Each cup of weight-loss soup has only 57 calories! It is such a satisfying way to get your vegetables in for the day. If you are worried about sodium content, feel free to use low-sodium V8 or even tomato juice (homemade or store-bought). You can also use fresh veggies instead of canned or low-sodium broths to reduce sodium as well.
If this is something you’re worried about, or if you find yourself hitting up the bathroom too much for your liking, eat the soup along with some whole-wheat toast, brown rice, or even a banana. That should help!
It is always good to have a variety of meals each day. This is a great way to start a healthy new year and diet but is also good to have variations of meals for more nutritional values.
The amount of weight loss varies for each person. There are several variables to consider when using this weight-loss soup. Some examples are exercise, hydration, and body structure or type.
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How to Make Weight Loss Soup
Weight Loss Soup
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Equipment
- Crock Pot (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients
- 32 ounces chicken broth you may use low-sodium
- 3 cups V-8 juice *see recipe notes
- 28 ounces Italian diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 3 carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 yellow squash diced
- 2 cups green beans fresh or frozen
- 14 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 3 to 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large frying pan sprayed with cooking spray, saute garlic, onions, carrots, and mushrooms for about 5 minutes.
- In a large crockpot, combine sauteed garlic and vegetables with the remaining ingredients.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours, or until vegetables are fork-tender.
- FREEZING INSTRUCTIONSThis makes a large batch of soup. If you would like to freeze portions of it to use later, undercook the vegetables just a little. Pour the soup into freezer Ziplock bags and let as much air out as you can. Lay the bags flat on a cookie sheet and freeze. Once the soup is frozen flat, it is easy to layer in your freezer and won't take up much room. To thaw, place the bag in the fridge for 24 hours and then reheat.
I have this recipe from childhood that my mom used to make. Her recipe states at the bottom, “no vegetable or seasoning is off limits. Feel free to add any vegetable or seasoning to your liking.”
I remembered this soup when trying to come up with diabetic, heart healthy, no or at least low sodium foods. I’m hoping to come up with a good version which is still packed full of flavor! Thanks for posting!
Can I use kale instead of cabbage?
Sure!
I added some zucchini and green beans to the soup. I needed a second can of tomatoes. Bumped it up with some cayenne and a little bit more red pepper flakes. LOVE IT!
Delicious, added fresh parsley and jalapeños the end
Wow!! Just made this! I’ve never made soup before and it tastes AMAZING!! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!
Hi there. Looking for clarification. There is a discrepancy between the 7 day strict plan on this page and the one in the ebook.
Here:
Eat a healthy breakfast in the morning, focusing on lean proteins.
Eat a bowl of Weight Loss Magic Soup for lunch.
Have another bowl of the delicious vegetable soup for an afternoon snack.
Then, at dinnertime, eat a bowl of the weight loss soup along with a serving of lean protein and a serving of whole grain, for example a 4-ounce chicken breast and ½ cup of brown rice.
Drink plenty of water during the day to stay hydrated.
Exercise at least 30 minutes 5 or more days a week for maximum results.
Ebook:
Our basic 7-day weight loss plan is as follows (see meal plans and recipe ideas
below):
Breakfast: 300-400 calories
Lunch: 1 cup of Weight Loss Magic Soup AND 350 calories*
Snack : 2 cups of Weight Loss Magic Soup OR 100 calories
Dinner: 2 cups of Weight Loss Magic Soup AND 1 protein OR 1 carbohydrate*
*Lunch and Dinner can be interchanged.
Can you please clarify? Thank you!
Thanks for asking, in the ebook we give more detailed information with calories included. Is there something specific you were looking for clarification on?
On here it says lunch with 350 calories but in the ebook it just says the soup. I think that’s what she was wanting to get Clarification on or at least I would 😂
First of all, we are not health or weight loss experts, these are all just suggestions on how to balance your calories throughout the day depending on your weight loss goals. The great thing about the soup is it is filling (it provides quantity as well as quality) for fewer calories. You can eat the soup with additional foods at lunch for a 350 calorie lunch, or you can just have the soup for lunch and have extra calories available for breakfast and/or dinner. I hope this helps!
Delicious, gave some to a friend and now she makes it as well. Highly recommend.
Tasty, but thin. Next time I will add some leftover chicken and/or farro or lentils.
First of all “this soup really is magic!” I don’t care for vegetables but I made this soup tonight and ate two bowls full. I cooked it in the oven in a roasting pan at 400° for 3 hours and it was perfect. I did double the Italian seasoning and added some red pepper flakes for a little heat. This will become a regular addition to our rotation in our household from now on. So versatile, you can switch it up how ever you like. Go 🤪 crazy…
Thank You, can’t wait to try this recipe!
Adaptable and delicious, I have been making this soup for years! Sometimes to help me get my health choices back on track and other times just because I honestly love it. I never use V8 (I sub 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce plus 2 C water), add probably double the italian herbs, and at least 1/4 tsp if not 1/2 of crushed red pepper. The red pepper doesn’t make it spicy; just flavorful. This week I didn’t have mushrooms but subbed extra zucchini and added yellow squash. Also cooked up some ditalini on the side for those who wanted to add a scoop of pasta to their soup (not aiming for weight loss there). So easy and so good!
I made this with some revisions (what I had here) and in a regular pot vs a slow cooker. I didn’t have V8. So I used more chic broth. I used stewed tomatoes instead of diced. I sautéed the mushrooms, garlic, onion, celery and carrots. Used the kidney beans, green beans, kidney beans. I used a salt substitute seasoning and Italian seasoning. It’s extremely tasty! Hope it works!
I really like the soup. I added some spices that I like. I will make it just because it tastes so good! I was on it for 7 days and lost 5 pounds. I am happy with the results.
I cannot rate it yet because I have not fixed it yet. Is there a particular meal plan that goes along with this?
We actually outline a meal plan in our Weight Loss Magic Soup Ebook! We also include lots of additional recipes to try along with it.
What can I use in place of mushrooms?
You don’t have to replace them, you can just omit them from the recipe.
Love this soup, but I like it spicy. I pretty much follow the ingredients except for a couple things. Instead of cutting up cabbage, I use a bag of shredded Cole slaw mix to save time. I also use spicy V-8 and add about a 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes. I also make it in my Instant Pot, using the sauté function to sauté the onions, carrots, garlic and mushrooms, then add the remaining ingredients and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes – quick release. It’s great as is or topped with a sprinkling of shredded Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cold days!
can you add lentils?
Sure! That sounds delicious!
wondering what the size of the squash and zucchini should be?
For this recipe, it doesn’t really matter. I typically use medium sized.
A 10 plus, a little complicated to make , but worth every second you spend working on it
This is the first time I’ve ever commented on a recipe before. I’m a pretty picky eater and as a college student it’s pretty hard to find foods that I like and that fit my budget. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this at first but decided to try it since I’m trying to lose weight. It’s SO GOOD. I put carrots, onions, celery, garlic, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, chickpeas, and shredded cabbage in mine. I cooked it on the stove, so I sauteed the mushrooms, onion, garlic, carrots, and celery first, and then combined everything else and simmered it on the stove for about two hours. My version was a bit different from the original recipe, as I skipped the squash and kidney beans and substituted other vegetables for them, but this soup is so versatile that any vegetable would be great with it! It didn’t break my budget either for the amount that it makes. It really is magic soup!
I’ve made this a few times and have landed on the following changes that my family thinks is the best: 1. exchanged snap peas for the zucchini 2. Added ground turkey. 3. Exchanged small round potatoes cut in half for the squash. 4. Used 3 cups chicken broth, 2 cups V-8 and 2 cups Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix. It was fabulous with a little zing to it!
Can I make this without a crockpot.
Yes! You can make it on the stove top.
Better than I expected! Love that the veggies stayed crunchy! I probably overloaded the veggies so came out more stew-like but added extra v-8 to compensate. I also added ground turkey to add some protein. Will def make again.
Thank You – this soup is delicious! Because it’s a weeknight and I have kids to feed, I cooked this on the stovetop. I used the spicy V8, and added an extra zucchini, and it was scrumptious. It took about 40 minutes to get the vegetables where I wanted them. It is great to fill my tummy with something warm and healthy. 😊
Excellent soup! I added some ground turkey and some chili flakes for a little kick, and we loved it, my husband gave it a 10! We felt terrific after eating it. Thanks, this will most likely become a regular in our home.
Made this so delicious!
Question though how many days is this good for in the refrigerator?
It should last a week!
Hey, wasn’t this posted in 2014?
Yes it was! We regularly retest and update our old recipes!
Can I use canned mushrooms or only fresh?
You can certainly use canned!
In my experience with mushrooms, fresh has an altogether different flavor. I stick with fresh because canned, to me, has no flavor.
I cooked this on HIGH in my crockpot for 3 hours. It was tasty but the veggies were still kind of crunchy and not as soft as I expected for soup. This was especially the case for the Green Beans – I used fresh whole green beans that I cut into 1/2 inch pieces and they were barely cooked. Was I supposed to steam them before adding to the soup? Also the carrots – even though I sauted them for 5 minutes per the recipe, they were still crunchy.
That is so strange! I usually just saute the crunchier veggies with the carrots and then 3 hours is enough. Sorry this recipe didn’t turn out for you!
Hello new here I want to make this this week I need some advice the v8 juice says see notes what notes what am I do do with v8 juice thank gou
The note says: *You can also use low-sodium V-8 juice, tomato juice, vegetable juice, or homemade tomato juice. Hope this helps!
Crock pots cook differently, my old one cooked nice and slow but the new one will burn food so you just have to know your Crock-Pot and know your veggies and to determine the time
Just a tip that I did, I added all the items in the crockpot that you weren’t supposed to Sautee. Example kidney beans, cabbage, tomatoes, broth and zucchini. I know crockpots take a little longer sometimes to get hot. Then I cut up my other stuff and sauté. I also ended up cooking an extra 30 mins or so because I like softener veggies in a soup.
Lifting weights has particularly good benefits. To determine the easiest way so that you can shed weight, consult your physician for recommendations. Note that the lengthy-term effects of a low carb diet are nonetheless being researched. It can also be troublesome to stick to a low carb diet, which can lead to yo-yo dieting and less success in sustaining a wholesome weight.
Going to try this. Thanx so much!
Is there a way to make this without using any tomatoes or tomato juice? My roommate can not have nightshades.
I’ve made the recipe several times, totally yummy thanks. I want to try making it in an instant pot, any suggestions on the time??
I usually don’t make tomato-based recipes in the instant pot because they get too hot and trigger the burn warning. You can totally make it in the crock pot though!
I did it in the instant pot! I sauteed the onions, garlic, carrots, green beans and mushrooms in olive oil. Then added broth and gave it a good stir to scrape up bits. I added Kale instead of cabbage and cooked it 5 minutes. Quick release, add zucchini and stir. Add tomatoes last and don’t stir. Cook another 5 minutes and quick release. I didn’t add beans or tomato juice. I sprinkled it with parmesan and it was wonderful!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am going to include your instant pot directions as a recipe note for others who may want to cook the soup this way.
Excellent recipe ladies! Made it last night and loved it!
So glad you like it! Thank you!
Chopping, dicing, slicing, and shredding takes a lot longer than 20 minutes. And it makes so much, I will have to cook it in two batches. Had I known, I would have halved everything as I went along. But, I mixed it all in my largest mixing bowl and I have the first half cooking in my, what I thought was a large crock pot ! Looks wonderful. Can’t wait to try it ! Also, as I’m allergic to mushrooms, I substituted celery chopped quite fine and sautéed it with the onions, etc.
I suppose for a true “diet”, one should not have their much loved cup of joe with half and half and a little sugar in the AM? Or will that be so minimal that it will be okay?
If a diet isn’t sustainable, it won’t work! So I would have your cup of joe 🙂
Phew! Good!
Thanks…
I believe we need just need to find our own personal balance. I have thought about giving up my coffee before, but I am ultimately unwilling to give of that little bit of happiness in my mornings. I haven’t tried this soup yet. It is my plan for the coming week. Last week I made a huge pot of Cuban black beans and made rice in the crock pot. I still had my coffee every morning, sometimes 2 cups, both with half & half and sugar! I have started, slowly, decreasing my sugar in my coffee. I, also, increased my water intake and watched my serving sizes. I did sometimes snack more than what I should, but I still lost weight! If I give up everything I love, I burn out and then I end up binging. Nothing is a “one size fits all.” Small, gradual changes that you can maintain are key to success, imo.
Can I use beef broth in lieu of chicken broth?
Sure!
I like it with Spicy V8 juice and when I want a little extra protein in it I’ll add browned spicy sausage. Pork taste the best but spicy turkey sausage is good too. Make it all the time love it. I too will make it with whatever veg. I have available. It’s a good way to clean out the frig. 🙂
we enjoyed the soup. I used homemade broth and so we had some turkey meat in it which I felt added to it. I didn’t have zucchini so I added the rutabaga and some frozen mixed vegetables.. I substituted garbanzos for the recommended beans. I also added ginger root (fresh) dried sea kelp, and dried chilies. It was spicy but great!
Made this today
Very tasty
Has anyone tried this with green and red peppers and jalapeños I love peppers
Yes!!! i add red and yellow peppers and some Hot sauce 🙂 it makes it sweeter and gives it a little Kick!
Ohhhhhhhh
Peppers and hot sauce make this sound perfect. Thanks for the great tip
I know this is an older recipe and you have MANY comments and ratings, but I wanted to stop in and add mine, too. I have been making this weekly for years, and I couldn’t remember where I actually got the recipe until I stumbled onto your site again. I use the veggies I have available that week and meal prep it on Sunday with the rest of the meals for my family that week. I eat this for lunch most days, and sometimes for lunch and dinner if I am feeling a bit bloated. I love getting all the veggies for the day in one soup, and the micro nutrients are extraordinary. Also, I will eat this at night for a snack if I am feeling peckish (instead of that half can of pringles in the back of the cupboard), and it really does help me keep my weight under control. I’ve even made this in a coffee maker while traveling, desperate for something healthy to have in the evenings after a morning and lunch of mingling and conference food (which is basically just carbs anyway). Thank you, for such a great and customizable recipe!
You can try substituting the tomatoes with a can of pumpkin puree. That will give the soup some body without the acid.
OH MY GOD THAT SOUNDS AMAZING
I don”t like zucchini or squash, can I substitute with other veggies?
Of course! Use any vegetable you enjoy in soup, or you can double up on another vegetable in the recipe.
So good. And easy. I have varied the recipe. Still always delicious!
I hate beans..can I replace with something else?
You can simply leave them out and it won’t affect the taste at all. If you want to add some protein to the soup, you replace it with cooked ground turkey or chicken without adding too many calories.
what can i sub out for mushroom and green beans i dont like either. I am a very textural eater and dont like veggies could i puree the soup?
You can really substitute any vegetables, and yes you can puree the soup!
I have puréed the soup and it’s wonderful!
Can you eat beef chunks in the soup
Yes, you can add beef chunks!
Can the V8 and or diced tomatoes (or both) be subbed out with more broth? I ask, because tomato based soups do not agree with me and cause terrible ingestion, almost to the point of becoming ill. Just curious.
We haven’t tried it that way – but the tomatoes are what give this soup a lot of it’s consistency and flavor. Taking those out would yield a very different recipe!
Add a pinch of baking soda.that takes care of it.
Made this tonight (on the stove, though) and added a little cayenne pepper!! *AMAZING*
Was wondering I am following a pre op diet and it says to eat 4-7 oz of lean meat, was wondering if I could add diced chicken breast to this and cook it..if it would hurt the calories or anything?
Adding chicken would add calories to the soup but it will still be a really healthy soup!
If im adding chicken or turkey should it already be cooked or should i just throw it in uncooked
I used fish filets and it was yummy!
I was looking to add chicken or turkey was wondering should it already be cooked or throw it in uncooked sorry im not great with homemade soups
Randy, you should use cooked chicken or turkey in this recipe. It can be cubed or shredded. Don’t add to much though because you’re adding more calories to the recipe and you want to watch out for that.
Soups on the stove right now..smells wonderful
Let us know how you like it!
I cooked this soup last night on “high” as the recipe said and all of the liquid evaporated and burned my pan!!!
The lid on the slow cooker should prevent the liquid from evaporating and burning. I’m not sure how this could have happened. We have never had anyone experience this soup burning. What kind of slow cooker are you using? Maybe the type you have heats extra hot?
I have read on multiple websites that cabbage is bad for Bariatric Patients…then on other websites…it says it’s ok to eat. This goes with other foods as well !!! My question is…Who do you believe ????? Help !!!!
This may be a question that is best suited for a physician.. I honestly have no idea. I always thought cabbage was good for you but I could be wrong!
Hi im excited to make this soup however im not a fan of mushrooms or kidney beans what would you recommend as a substitute
This soup is great because you can add really any veggie that you want! For the kidney beans you could substitute Great Northern Beans, Navy Beans, or Chickpeas!
You only sauté the veggies for 5 min., then transfer to a crockpot. Is that what you did? You also said you made it “last night” which makes me think you tried to make it completely on the stove. A crockpot rarely “cooks dry” because with the lid on tight, it should produce steam which is “wet”. You may want to try again! : )
Did this do good on the stove? I was thinking low n slow?
yes, you can definitely do it on the stovetop. Hope this helps!
Good soup but it does make a lg. Quantity.
Yes, it makes a lot. You can freeze it if you don’t think you’ll get through it within a week.
This is so yummy! Can we add shredded chix? For protein.
Sure! That sounds delicious!
I don’t like kidney beans can I use pinto beans? If not what can I substitute for them
Thanks
I would do Great Northern Beans or chickpeas instead!
Cannalonie beans or navy beans
I love this, easy now with IP. I sauteed the garlic, onion, mushroom and carrots using the saute feature for 5 mins, dumped the rest of the ingredients and set it on high pressure for 10 mins. Did the quick release and done! Its delicious and using an IP definitely made this too easy to make. I can eat this for days while other recipes only last 2 days max as the flavor changes but I think this stays the same or gets better later so thanks!
What size instant pot did you use to make this soup?
I used my 8 qt. Gowise pressure cooker. High Pressure 15 minutes quick release. Got perfect.
Awesome post. It was great to read as you explained in detail about magic soup and that too simple which are easy to prepare. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing!
can i have protein for breakfast. Also, can i put a small amount of chicken in the soup?
Yes, on both questions. Protein is always helpful when you are trying to lose weight. Thank you for asking!
I saw this recipe on Facebook, looked at it and decided, No, because of some of the vegetables. But I just kept seeing it, and decided to look again. I wrote down the ingredients (without the mushrooms) and made it, I was so surprised of how much flavor it has. It is very filling. I make extra to freeze, I eat it often, and started taking Probiotics. I feel better and so far I have lost 26 pounds. I may drink one soda a week, but water with lemon and eating better. Thank you very much!!!
That is AWESOME, Lisa! Thank you for sharing this and a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss!!!
Besides the kidney beans, is this recipe Whole 30 approved? Anyone know?
Soup is delicious. I followed this for exactly seven days and noticed a change with a daily exercise for a hour and eating 4xs a day. Drinking only water and snacking on fruits and nuts I feel so much bettter. It was so my guy followed with me. This will be my go to meal any time I’m snowed in. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this Britney! I’m so glad this Weight Loss Magic Soup is working for you!
THANK YOU! for providing a recipe for this that doesn’t have dry soup mix. How is that even healthy??? This is wonderful. Can’t wait to try it.
I hope you like it! It really is a healthy soup and I agree – using real onions flavors it better than the salty soup mix.
I have a 1.8 litre (10 cup) warm+cook rice cooker that goes unused for like 350 days of the year. And what to put it to good use.
If I would half the ingredients, would that fit in to my rice cooker?
Also, what cooking time should I substitute for the 2-3 hours cooking time?
Cheers!
ok enough with terrible reviews. I’m pretty sure they do not mean; eat this soup all day, every day and weights falls off. Yes you still need to be conscious of what goes in your mouth, along with drinking plenty of water and exercise. This soup is quite delicious and I can honestly say I have lost 5 lbs in 3 days eating this soup with the assistance of a regular exercise regimen (and I do not mean busting my tail for hours on end in a gym), drinking lots of water and eating breakfast. This soup is to help you lose weight, you still have to do the work, like like any other healthy diet. But for the negative reviewers just be quiet, people want words of encouragement and motivation.
You are absolutely right.. you definitely don’t need to eat ONLY this. You still want to eat enough calories to keep you healthy. This is just something to help you feel satisfied thoughout the day without consuming many calories. Thanks so much for your comment! We are thrilled that you lost 5 Lbs. in 3 days! That is awesome!!! Congrats!!!
I am wanting to calculate the new WW SmartPoints. What is the grams of sugar?
We haven’t calculated the grams of sugar. You could probably use a nutrition calculator to find it! Hope this helps!
Amazed at the dozens of “same”questions asked about a very clear and detailed recipe and procedure. It sounds really good and am going to try soon,and my two questions were answered,by scrolling through! Thanks for it,even if I don’t lose weight ,will enjoy.
This soup is delicious! I wasn’t too fond of it until I pureed it to make it “creamy” and now I love it! I added spinach and celery along with the ingredients in the recipe. Yum!
I even put it on pasta as the sauce for my kids dinner and they loved it!
Thank you!
Great idea putting it on pasta for the kiddos! Personally, I like it pureed, too 😉 -Erica
How many ounces/cups of soup equal “one serving?”
This is not the 1st time I ran across your many great recipes, but I just had to say This Soup Looks Delicious, & I sure hope it will help me loose a few Pounds off of my Menopause Belly !
I can’t wait to give this a try. I need a little jump start on Losing some weight. But I could find where it said the serving size per meal?
Thank you
Here is the nutritional information per 1 cup of soup:
57 calories
11 carbs
0 fat
3 protein
398 sodium
Thank you!
I have this cooking right now and it smells amazing. I tried in my crock pot and I guess it was not big enough. Had to transfer over to a stock pot on the stove top. I thank you for this I have been looking for something with more vegetables. Need to add more to my diet. Not vegetarian, just want to add more veggies. I will have some before I go to work and take some for later. I don’t like texture of mushrooms so I substituted celery. I think this is the only change I made. Did use low sodium V8 and low sodium canned tomatoes as well as organic low sodium chicken broth. Thank you again. Will let you know how it comes out.
Update: I just had my first bowl of this soup. Absolutely my totally favorite from now on. I cannot see myself always having some of this on hand. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I feel empowered on this journey of getting more healthy. Cooked it on the stove only for about 1 1/2 hours. So flavorful and the veggies still had a little crunch to them. Thanks again.
Thank you for sharing this Kathleen! All the best to you on your journey to getting healthy!
I made this soup, however, I did not use the mushrooms, but diced up a sweet potato. I ate a bowl for lunch only. I usually eat a low cal dinner such as fish, that is why I only ate the soup for lunch. I will say this. It was very tasty and satisfying. I felt full most of the afternoon. After five days of eating this I felt good, and know I at least lost a pound or two. The next week I did not eat it. Didn’t feel as good as I did when I was eating it, so, with that said; I’m going back to eating the soup everyday for lunch.
Thank you for sharing your experience. You just can’t go wrong with eating a lot of vegetables and this soup is a great way to get them in each day. I really appreciate your feedback!
It doesn’t say how big of cans for the broth, this would be helpful information to have and I would appreciate it. Please email and let me know, thank you.
Thank you for asking! The cans are 14.5 ounces.
Hello! I made this soup before and LOVED it! But I noticed the second time I bought the ingrediants that the italian diced tomatoes has sugar listed in the ingrediants. Is there any way to do it without sugar and was this taken into consideration for the nutritional content? I haven’t been able to find any italian diced tomatoes without sugar. I use wegmans organic italian diced tomatoes. Thank you so much!
The sugar content of the diced tomatoes was taken into consideration when calculating the nutritional content. If you don’t want to add canned tomatoes, you can add fresh diced tomatoes and some Italian seasoning to the soup instead. Fresh tomatoes are delicious in soups, it just adds a little more preparation time. Hope this helps! Thank you!
hi, this sounds really good but, I aondering could meat be added to the soup.
Yes, you can add meat to this soup. It will, of course, change the calorie content, so adjust your diet plan accordingly. Thanks for asking!
Hi all, I’ve recently been making this soup and it’s really tasty. I haven’t tried the full diet with it yet, but I’m thinking about doing so. Do you know how many calories it is and what is the serving size? My problem is that one bowl does not fill me up, and I’m usually hungry within a half hour or so. I fill the bowl to the top too, so I’m assuming it’s about two cups of soup. I will measure it next time.
Any ideas on what healthy sides I could eat with it so it’s a little more filling? I’ve mainly been eating lettuce with fat free dressing and then snacking on almonds or something later.
Thanks for your help and great recipe!
You can check our “light and tasty” category on the blog for ideas or we have a bunch of ideas in the Weight Loss Magic Soup E-Book!
i am diabetic (type2) and need to lose weight. Would love to try this to get me started in the weight loss. Do you think this would be a problem in helping me get started?
You would need to ask your doctor or nutritionist that question. This soup is full of healthy ingredients, but I’m not familiar enough with diabetes to know how it would be best to incorporate it into your diet.
Chris, I am type 2 diabetic also and I gave my Doctor a copy of this recipe and he said he let the Nutritionist look it over and it is fine. In fact he said that they use the same recipe for heart patients who need to drop some weight to have heart surgery. I am using this diet plan and Magic Soup recipe to help me lose the weight I need to lose. My Doctor seems to think that if I can lose 10% of my weight my diabetes will be controlled and I won’t have to take those pills for it just watch my diet. This is the best solution I have come across and I am taking advantage of it. Thanks Echo for keeping this site updated and answering all those repeat questions. Have a nice day as I will when my soup gets ready!
Thank you for sharing the approval of your doctor and nutritionist! It is helpful to know. You just can’t go wrong with vegetables. I wish you all the best as you start your journey to control diabetes. I know you can do it!
The soup sounds great, I think it would be better with a healthy splash of red wine and whole bunch of high fat content beef chunks, a cup and a half of bacon grease, and two hundred potatoes. A great side dish would include french fries, onion rings, cheese sticks and deep fried butter. I realize the weight would probably not come flying off at the rate you would expect by using the original recipe, but, my way tastes a whole lot better!
Would this soup work for the 5:2 diet? Thank you
Hmmmm. I have no idea what the 5:2 diet is so I don’t know how to best advise you :/
I just made it,it is delisious!
I left out the cabbage and added some cayenne pepper.
This sounds super delicious. I wouldn’t mind losing weight with this. And to do it again on and off when I am just trying to maintain the weight off. Thanks for your recipe. 🙂
it just 2 14.5 oz cans of chicken broth or is it more?
yes!
wow made this tonight it was soooo good. I used spinach instead of cabbage and grande Marsala instead of the Italian seasonings. Love it!! thanks so much.
Hi there-stopping in to let you know I made this last night. I have two little girls 10 and 7-they LOVED IT. I won’t have to worry about leftovers at my house 🙂 Hubs ate it also but he said add hamburger cause we you know how guys are. I said nope…we love it as is.
I subbed mushrooms for fresh broccoli and cauliflower and I also added two zucchini as I couldn’t find any yellow squash.
I thank you for sharing this-I needed a pick me up and something to get my veggie intake back up.
Even if I don’t shed a pound-I enjoyed this tremendously! 🙂
YAY!!! I am so happy you and your entire family liked it! It is always a WIN when the family can agree on something! Great substitution ideas, too. Thanks for commenting! 😀
I don’t recall seeing this question, what type of snacks would you suggest having. Thanks
We actually explain that in detail in our e-book 🙂
Interesting information about soup recipe! I have never seen before like this. It is really like a magic for weight loss.
Can I use bagged cabbage that’s already shredded that has carrots etc with it?
Yes, definitely!
I found the answer to my question in the comments since someone else asked it, but I wanted to suggest: It would be very helpful if you could put the size/ounces in the recipe rather than just “2 cans of this” or “1 can of that.” The recipe looks great, making it tonight!
We will try to be more specific– we have the can sizes in the write-up above the recipe but we will get them down into the actual recipe asap. Thanks for the suggestion!
I mean in a blender, not food processor.
Can I mix in a food processor the cabbage with the onions, it just tastes better, because I am having hard time to eat it 🙁 Thank you.
Yes, of course! Great idea!
Hello, you said to eat a cup for lunch and later a snack. Would some kind of fruit be good or could you suggest something that would work with the soup. Would you eat any popcorn the week your on it.
any fruit is great. Popcorn is a good snack too!
Thank you
i use garden cocktail juice with tomatoes juice it’s realy good thanks
I made this today to accommodate my tastes and allergies. I did not use V-8 as I am extremely allergic to carrots. I increased the amounts of chicken broth and used boxed organic petite cut tomatoes. Also I only used fresh vegetables: yellow squash, zucchini, turnip, English peas, black eyed peas, mushrooms, green beans and napa cabbage. I used whatever fresh, organic veggies they had at my grocery. it turned out extremely well. I think the fresh rather than canned produce was the key! Thanks for a great soup!
I made this a few weeks ago! AMAZING! I even found a low sodium V-8 juice that was Hot and Spicy! Added a great kick to it!
Wow lady you are awesome…just so freaking patient and kind in your response to people.
Keep doing what you are doing you are helping hundreds of folks and we appreciate it. Love your site and love the recipes. Using common sense and doing a little research and trial and error is key for this soup recipe to work with everyone as a healthy diet to lose weight. Exercise is very important for everyone regardless of whether weight loss or just getting fit. Thought everyone knew this already by now. Anyway….kudos!
Thanks for your kind words Mary! 🙂 We will do our best to keep the recipes coming!
this made my mouth water just reading the recipe. My problem is the rest of my family is allergic to tomatoes, so unless I can think of a replacement or my girlfriends all come to visit this will not be made any time soon SAD.
Pam
We have great substitutions that you can use in our FAQ section of this recipe… see above…
As for this recipe; I don’t like mushrooms. Any other ideas? Also, how much do you eat and how many times a day?
Check out the FAQ’s above– you should have all your questions answered there!:)
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I love all the veggies. You have been so nice to reply to everyone’s questions (some over and over again…:) I didn’t see any questions and replies about adding meat to this (ok…I lied, someone commented on adding chicken I think). I am wondering about adding some browned turkey burger to this to add a little more protein. Would you have any opinion or suggestions on this? If people don’t think they will like all the cabbage, I say try it…..I think cabbage in soups adds a great flavor.
I make an unstuffed cabbage roll that is really similar to this, but not quite the variety of veggies, and yes, meat. I am going to make your soup and do my best to drop those added pounds that have creeped back after losing a significant amount of weight a few years back. Thanks again for sharing your expertise…..:)
UPDATE FROM FEB. 18th:
THANK YOU for sharing this recipe. This soup is awesome!! We have been doing great. During the day, we have a protein shake for breakfast (Cellucor whey protein), the soup for lunch, and a small cup of soup as a snack (my boyfriend also eats a can of tuna during lunch). Dinner time is also soup. I always drink a lot of water anyways but I definitely made sure to stay on top of it throughout the day.
We do the soup diet for 3 days, and then 3 normal/clean eating days. I’m 30, 5’5″ – I work out 1 hr/days 5 days a week now. My boyfriend just turned 40, he’s 6’6″ – his job is physically demanding and works out when he’s at work. We never lost our energy. We’ve both lost weight and it’s not just water. So far, I’ve lost 12 lbs and my BF has lost 20!!
This has been a great boost to our dieting and a great plateau buster.
(Never got tired of the soup!)
I will update again 😀
WOW!!!! Serioulsy WOW!!!!! That is a great idea!!! Thank you so much for coming on here and sharing your story. Great work and props to both you and your boyfriend!!!
Made it with slight variations as follows: Crowder Peas for Kidney Beans, File Gumbo Seasoning for Italian Seasoning, and the diced tomatoes were garlic and green pepper seasoned. To cut cooking time I parboiled the carrots, squash, and zucchini for 5 minutes and added to the saute mixture of garlic, onion, cabbage and mushrooms I already had going. In addition when I mince garlic, I add tsp. of olive oil and a tsp of salt as I mince. This keeps the garlic from stick1ing to the blade and was enough oil to forego the non-stick spray when I sauteed in my “green” non-stick skillet. Was done in 30 minutes once all ingredients combined. Delicious!
hello thanks for posting but i was wonder if am a vegan can i just use water instead of the booth
You can use vegetable broth
thank you
I made this soup yesterday using College Inn’s Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Broth, swapped the cabbage for Kale, used fresh green beans and high fiber V8 along with all the other ingredients. DELICOUS 🙂
Going to make the smoothie today. Love this and so easy in the crockpot.
I make a soup that my grandson named Grandma’s magic soup. Not only did my husband lose weight, but his cholesterol came down so much, the doctor was amazed!!!! Mine has lots of beans and lots of other stuff. The magic about mine is that you are full before you can over eat.
Lets have the recipe quick as u can!!! Would love to have it!!!
Thank you for the soup recipe .i have been looking for this for a long time .can’t wait to get the stuff to make it .
After reading all of the comments 😉 I do have a question that has not been addressed. Echo/Emily has posted the NI as: 57 calories, 3g protein, 11g carbs, 0g fat, and 4.5g fiber. But when I went to the page to order the new e-book, it shows a ‘sample’ page with this same recipe, but it lists the NI as: 57 calories, ‘0g’ protein, ‘8g’ carbs, ‘.5g’ fat and ‘6g’ fiber. Can you tell me which NI are correct?
The one we put on the site originally had the NI calculated from a website (we put in all the information and it gave us the info)… the one in the book was hand-calculated by a nutritionist.
For years now, I have been using caloriecount.com’s recipe analyzer. I copied and pasted this recipe (I deleted all low-salt references, but otherwise it was exactly as written) – and this is what I came up with (using 20 servings): 156 calories, 8.4g protein, 29.1g carbs, .7g fat and 7.8g fiber, and 623mg sodium. It also says the serving size will be 306g (which equals 10.35oz (a little over 1 cup)) Totally blew me away that the NI could be so different! Can you tell me what NI analyzer program you use??
I was allowed to be a picky eater as a child, so now as an adult I have a hard time with a lot of veggies (due to taste or texture) or even getting up the nerve to try them. Tip I’ve been using to sneak them in to my food is to mince the ones I do not like and not use the full amount, I can usually deal then. I’ll be adding in other veggies to make up for the lesser amounts of what I do not like. Making tomorrow for my husband and I to take to work all week. Will probably only use as a side soup with dinner, but can’t wait to try. Hopefully my picky taste buds will play nice
Do you really cook on HIGH 2-3 hours? That is a LONG time to cook vegetables but especially on high!
The directions say to cook in a crock pot. As everyone knows that uses a crock pot – it takes time for it to heat liquids, so I don’t think 2-3 hours on high is too much. It was also mentioned – that you could also cook this on your stove top (3-4 hours on medium heat). Choose which method you want. If the soup is cooking too fast for you, TURN THE HEAT DOWN – for crying out loud – use your common sense! And PLEASE – read all of the comments here BEFORE you ask your question that has already been asked a zillion of times!!
Why frozen green bean?
Hi, is it a requirement that you sauté the garlic, onions, carrots, and mushrooms? I prefer to just throw everything in the crockpot to cook, but just wondering if there was a reason to sauté first? Thank you!
I make a soup, chili or stew like this every week and they are great. (Mostly from the South Beach Diet). I will try the 7 day step and see if I lose weight a little faster. When I add meat, I add lean turkey or chicken. Even my kids love it. I am a veggie lover and think that these soups are nutritious and delicious!
I can’t wait to try this!! Would this be considered a “low carb” meal?
Simmering on the stove now, smells wonderful. I’m 52 years old and needing to lose at least 50, closer to 70 lbs. I will be using this soup as a quick start tool for a week and then as a filler with a sensible diet. Thanks for posting, found on facebook. Good luck to all of us!!!
I am deathly allergic to tomatoes. What can I use instead?
You can just use broth and omit tomatoes…
Can you add chick peas and shrimp to this recipe?
Of course! You can add whatever sounds good to you! 🙂
thanks for sharing. I am off to the store tomorrow. Need to lose 50lbs. Looking forward to the e-book.
Magic or not, this soup is good. Im not even dieting, but i love a good veggie soup, paired with a grilled cheese its yummy. Forget about the diet aspect of it, veggie soup is good anytime and this one is a keeper. I would take it to a pot luck.
54 yr. old male. Thank you for a wonderful recipe. Will be making shortly and without having had it I can from my experience tell it will be very adaptable and delicious. Approximately a year and a half ago I bought a book by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. Though I did not have heart disease I was concerned about being overweight and my health I as I aged. Your soup is a perfect fit with what he recommends. My father is a retired cardiologist by the way. The premise is that fat is the biggest issue in the western diet. So I followed his recommendations; no avocado, no nuts, no food with added fats, no meat, no dairy/cheese etc. If it had a face or a mother I did not eat it. I truly ate like a horse. Pancakes with no butter for breakfast, really good cereals with lots of fruit, and I love Silk Soy Milk. Lunches/supper were rice and different types of beans, great salads, veggie hot dogs (I found many that were oddly enough quite good. For many recipes I learned to puree apple sauce with the appropriate seasoning and substitute that for the fat in saute cooking and oddly enough in beans. My wife laments the very well stocked spice cabinet, but does not complain when I use it. My 20 year old son eats much of what I do. Did it work? Yes, and no… Let me explain. YES: I lost on average 5 lbs. per week for 5 weeks. I ate well, and oddly enough to allay worries about carbs, I had beer, wine, and the occasional bourbon during the whole process; lots of bread, rice, pasta, just not the added fat. You MUST READ LABELS, and RESEARCH for yourself. NO ONE CAN DO THIS FOR YOU, but support is nice! It is a lifestyle change. NO it did not work; In that one day my son said let’s go to Sonic. One cheeseburger and it was pretty much over. The real benefit is that now I tend to overall make better choices. I am swinging SLOWLY back to the regimen mentioned. Why? In one to two days following the plan, heartburn and indigestion disappeared, constipation was non-existent, weight begins to melt off, and the craving for fatty, salty, sugary (by that I mean refined simple carbs, not complex,) goes away. I am not vegan/vegetarian, but the benefits from eating that way were tremendous. Thank for the Magic Weight Loss Soup recipe!
Thank YOU for this comment Milton! Lots of good information there. I like how you said “if it had a face or a mother I did not eat it” haha good way of explaining that! 🙂
Can you specify the ounces of broth. I may have missed you answering this question previously. Thanks
All the cans are the regular (14 to 16 oz.) size
About 30 years or more ago, my husbands doctor put him on a diet using almost this same recipe. During the years I lost the recipe so was glad to see this, cause it was great. So full of vitamins that we all need! I never used any beans in it. No just eating soup as anyone knows will not make u lose weight, but you can get your protein by boiling chicken, grilling fish, and walking or some type of exercise. The grill fish or boiled chicken you can use as your other meals with steam veggies. And it does work, and is great for people that have heart problems. You can change the taste around by using different spices. My husband lost over 100 lbs. and once in a while I would give him a treat of banana pudding, using sugar free sugar such as splenda to make the sauce with (they didn’t have splenda back then but I use it now and cant tell the difference. Being as apples have there own content of sugar, I would bake them with the sugar substitute. I didn’t need to lose any weight but I ate the same thing he did and felt it made me healthier. By the way we changed our way of cooking food and the types of food we ate. This soup is addicting. Thank you again for the recipe. As far as sodium content you can make substitutes.
Thank you for this comment Pamela! Great suggestions! I am so glad to hear you like the soup. I actually made a batch yesterday 🙂 I love it too! -Erica
I have suffered from low thyroid problems for many years. All of my life I have been very thin which has always stumped the doctors. They have always told me I should weigh around three hundred pounds. I always laughed it off and chalked it up to good fourtune that I didn! But now I am in my middle fifties and the weight is pileing on at break neck speed! Can this soup help even the people that have medical issues ? I am very interested in the results and will try it. Thank you for sharing something that is healthy and not trying to push those dangerous pills
Hi Bev– If you have concerns, the best thing to do would be to talk to your doctor.
I really hate cooked squash and zucchini how bad would it be to add potatoes instead.
You can just leave them out.. if you MUST have potatoes you can add them, but it makes the soup MUCH more starchy.
Erica you are a Saint with an Outstanding amount of patience!
I’m NOT going to ask any questions cuz you’ve answered them all a bazillion times! LOL!
I was looking to substitute fresh spinach for the cabbage. How much fresh spinach would I use?
You can sub the spinach for the same amount as the cabbage lists.
I sometimes substitute Bok Choy-leaves and stalks- for celery and cabbage. Hubby and I both love it.
I would like to try the soup but there are some problems: 1) I don’t like V8 or any kind of tomato juice (but I do like tomatoes), 2) I hate onions, 3) I do not like kidney beans (or any kind of beans like them, I like green beans) and 4) I never feel full after I eat soup. It doesn’t matter what kind of soup.
I have 3 suggestions 🙂
1. You could blend tomatoes and sub them out for the V8.
2. Feel free to leave out the onions or beans.
3. Use the soup as a filler before eating a low fat meal to help you take in less calories and get your vegetables in. 🙂
Do you mind if I share this on my website? It’s http://www.igniteyourbodyandsoul.com
Just be sure to credit us back, and we prefer they come to our site for the full recipe. Thanks!
Boyfriend and I just made this soup today, it is soooo yummy. I will be posting my progress throughout the week! 😀
We are so glad you like it! We are looking forward to hearing how it works for you!
Thank you so much for posting this recipe! I try to be health conscious regarding diet and workout regularly, but I haven’t been getting enough veggies in my diet. I made a batch in the crock pot earlier this week and it came out perfect (Cabbage gives me some trouble so I used (frozen) broccoli and cauliflower instead). This recipe is awesome and just what I was looking for!
Hi, This soup really works!!! I lost 5lbs in 5 days!! I had to get on the scales again before I could believe it. The best part is it’s delicious!!! I substituted the cabbage for spinach and used a spaghetti squash. I only had the soup for lunch and dinner not as a snack and I only got 10 bowls. (I guess my bowls were big!!!) I even cheated a bit on the last day and had 2 slices of pizza!!! I usually had a protein shake for breakfast, a healthy snack, then the soup for lunch with usually a yogurt, another healthy snack, and then again for dinner with a side. I was never hungry and I missed not having it the next day. I drank lots of water and execised for 30 minutes 6 times a week. I will definitely make it again. Thanks for the recipe!!!
How long can i store this in the refrigerator?
To be on the safe side, I would say about a week. But you can also freeze it!
Hi Emily, Thanks for all the great tips and ideas for this recipe! When you freeze the soup flat, an idea for you to try is to store the freezer bags upright, or file them! You can freeze lots of meals nearly flat and ‘file’ them. 🙂
Thank you, that was what i was thinking. I doubt there will be any left to freeze lol.
Hi, Just found your site (from Pinterest) this looks SO delicious! I can’t wait to try it! I’m not a magic weight loss type of girl 🙂 but wow, those veggies look tempting.
Hi, this soup sounds delicious! I am going to try with no salt added tomato paste(small can) instead of v8. Wish me luck, I definitely need a good kick start. Thanks for posting!
All I can say is WOW you have alot of patience I don’t cook often but boy I can’t wait to try this sooup will get all ingredients and give it a try!!! Thank you soo much for posting and I will look at your light and tasty
on here also!!!
I really enjoyed all of your suggestions. Do you have a website?
I meant do you have any other websites on eating or staying healthy?
Thanks!
We just have this website but we have a “light and tasty” category that is full of healthy recipes!
Has anyone calculated Weight Watcher Points Value of this?
I just did the calculations – it is 4pts.
I just calculated it and it’s only 1 point per serving.
With only 57 calories per serving, there is no way it would be 4 points+. I used my WW calculator, and also got 1 points+.
I made this soup last night it is soooooooooo good I made it exactly like the recipe except I used turnip instead of yellow squash. I am going to do a week of soup and protein shakes and then a week of whole foods and back to a week of soup and so on just to really get my weight loss going thank you so much for such a great recipe!!!
That is a really great idea! I may do the same. Are you going to eat the soup for lunch & dinner? Or just dinner?
Thanks for this recipe. I made it and loved it.
My variations:
I shredded the carrots because I found out a long time ago that carrots don’t cook as fast as the other vegetables if they are sliced, so you get a soup with either crunchy carrots, or soggy/gross squash. I added cauliflower and leeks also.
Thanks again
I don’t really like beans other than green beans, which I love. Could they substitute for the kidney beans?
That is fine, you just wouldn’t get the fiber benefit as you would with beans.
Ive been eating this soup off and on for years. here is the big secret to not having gas from the cabbage etc….and this works in anything that causes gas, beans whatever.. add a healthy splash of Balsamic Vinegar to your soup while its cooking. A chef taught me this, and its awesome
That is a GREAT tip! I have never heard of doing that before. Thank you so much for sharing! 😀
I can’t do the canned tomatoes, or V8 juices…is there a substitute ?
For those w/ tomato allergies… What about using the chicken broth as called for, and then in place of the V8 perhaps a tomato-free vegetable stock or even a beef stock or some of each? And in place of the Italian-style canned tomatoes *which have seasoning* maybe an extra carrot, some celery and leeks, and an extra clove of garlic and a pinch more Italian seasonings too?
I think that is a great idea! The garlic and seasoning will give the soup the extra flavor it will need without the V8 juice and canned tomatoes. It’s all about finding what tastes good to you.
This is yummy! Thanks for sharing! spicy V8 is the way to go. It gives it just the kick it needs.
Very excited about this recipe! I have contemplated making a batch of cabbage soup, which I’ve never done, but my mom has. I saw a pic of it and it jogged my memory. Don’t know that recipe, but surely it can be googled. i am newly diagnosed type ll diabetic and was curious about a ballpark figure for the “sugars” and “carbohydrates” in your soup recipe here; i was unable to find the nutrient data posted. I have at least a hundred pounds to lose as well. Its hard, my husband was obese when we met and having my thyroid fail, getting back on my meds, and unhealthy eating, the 90 pounds I lost have come back to me. I was snowed in with my mom who cooks from scratch, was off meds, lost 90 pounds, so I know it can be done. Is there any weight loss groups (free) or forums, that anyone can recommend or attest to from the internet?? I wish everyone well.
Have you checked out sparkpeople.com or myfitnesspal.com?
Dont be surprised to think you are being prepped for a colonoscopy!
Is there a version without tomatoes? I have a bad allergy to them
Not that I know of.. you can try to make it with just broth but it won’t taste quite the same. You can definitely try it and let us know! Sorry I wasn’t much of a help with this one!
For those w/ tomato allergies… What about using the chicken broth as called for, and then in place of the V8 perhaps a tomato-free vegetable stock or even a beef stock or some of each? And in place of the Italian-style canned tomatoes *which have seasoning* maybe an extra carrot, some celery and leeks, and an extra clove of garlic and a pinch more Italian seasonings too?
You can definitely make it without any of the tomato products! Use a good chicken or vegetable broth and don’t be afraid to season it — I frequently use tarragon, nutmeg, pepper, garlic powder, etc. You will end up with a little thinner broth, but it’s easy to thicken a little by pureeing some of the beans. You can still make a delicious and healthy soup without the tomatoes!
Sounds like a good, basic veggie soup recipe that I look forward to making.
I kept reading all the comments just for the comedy factor! LOL.
People are so funny. “I don’t like soup, what else can I put in the magic pot for weightloss?”:-)
lol 😉
I love soup and the variations are endless with a good base and a little imagination! I usually add extra beans or squash (butternut) and puree about half or so to get a creamier base. I don’t puree all the veggies because I like to have chunks so I feel like I am actually eating something. I frequently use homemade stock or sodium free chicken or vegetable bouillon and leave out the V8 and tomatoes. I love tarragon in most veggie soups. I like to use some nutmeg if I puree white beans to thicken it. You can even add some whole grain pasta if you’re okay with a few extra carbs/calories. You can add chicken, turkey, or other meat if you want a heartier soup.
My Mom lives 1000 miles away and I call her most nights when I’m making dinner. For years she asked for my recipe when I told her I was making soup. Now she just asks “How are you making it tonight?” 🙂
With a little creativity you can have a practically limitless variety of healthy soup so you don’t get bored eating the same thing every day! Have fun finding your favorite combinations!
Hi Susan!
I just wanted to add one more option to your list. Sometimes if I like a thicker creamier soup, I like to add lentils. This work especially well for soups that are simmered for longer than an hour. They just fall apart and melt into the broth. so you don’t have to puree anything. They also add a ton of fiber! That being said, I like your option of pureeing navy beans. Good ideas!
Years ago I tried the cabbage soup diet , it worked I lost weight , but I also had diarrhea and could not get within a few feet of a bathroom. Will this do that as well ?
To avoid having diarrhea issues, have some whole wheat toast or a banana or some brown rice along with the soup. That should help!
The brown rice could be added right in the soup.
Is the serving size for this soup if eating for lunch or dinner a cup? If so, boy I don’t know if only eating a cup of soup for an entire meal would leave me feeling full?
Eat a good-sized bowl… you can eat this until you are full!
Ha, um a good size soup bowl for me is huge, which is why I am asking what you recommend. I’ll eat 4-5 cups of soup in one sitting. But I see that a serving for most people is a cup LOL.
Emily, you are very kind and patient to repeat your answers as not everyone reads the comments that answer the later questions. This looks like just what I need for those pounds gained over the holidays. It’s discouraging to continue with my usual eat right/exercise program knowing I’ll just be undoing the damage done since December. If a week of hot soup in the winter will up my loss so that my usual exercise can go to some more loss, that will be great! Thanks for this.
And just a quick note to some of your readers– not all are at the same level of experience in cooking. Some of the questions that might seem obvious would be the ones I’d be asking 30 years ago. Okay, 40 years ago.
She has a ton of patience to keep answering the same questions, especially the ones that have answers in the original article/recipe.
I was reading some of the other questions and my first thought was ‘why are you asking that.’ Then I realized that I’ve been cooking for nearly half a century since I was a little girl but a lot of people don’t really learn how to cook much anymore and what seems very basic to me might not be to someone else.
I have this in my crockpot right now! I used spicy V8, because I love anything spicy! I also used Rotel instead of Italian tomatoes, and black beans and read kidney beans! I can’t wait to try it! I’m making some stew meat for my husband and kids to add in!!
Thanks for the recipe!
What size are the cans of the broth, tomatoes, etc. For example, canned tomatoes come in 14.5 or 28 oz and sometimes I purchase broth I boxes rather than cans. Thanks!
all the cans are 14-16oz sizes
The recipe calls for 14 – 16 ounce cans.
Thank you so much for posting this recipe. 🙂 The best part of this recipe is that it’s an all season recipe. Once its cooked you can have it as a HOT soup in the winter time and a just barely warmed COOL soup in the summer time. 🙂 Im looking forward to being able to get back into some nice clothes that I bought before I got relaxed in my diet and exercise program and this soup is the step in the right direction I need. Thank you once again. 😀
I’m excited for you to try it! Good luck with your weight-loss program! Be sure to check back with us and share your results!
Thank you for posting this recipe. I have been looking for it, I love this soup and it really does help to lose weight if you stick to a sensible diet.
Ppl please use comin sence if you don’t like an ingredient substitute for one you do like.
What can I use instead of vegetables, stock, tomatoes, and V-8?! People!! You can use a plate of fried chicken. Except then it won’t be the soup. And you won’t lose weight. Don’t care for veggies? Eat them anyway. Too much salt? If you’re not supposed to eat salt, then you already know about low sodium options. If you don’t already know about low sodium options, chances are you’re eating too much salt anyway. People aremaking this too hard on purpose.
Couldn’t agree more Jamie!!!
ditto to the ditto…lol
WOW
THANK YOU! seriously people. Someone trying to help with what worked for her. Take it or leave it but quit with the complaining. Trying tomorrow. 💕
🙂 Hope you like it! I am actually making up a batch this week too 🙂
Hi. I just had emergency surgery on Dec. 3rd where my colon had to be removed. So no beans . mushrooms or cabbage. Definitely missing my mushrooms and cabbage 🙁 Would it be okay just to add more carrots and green beans? Very limited food now…not good for an overweight person lol Thanks for all of your replies!
You may replace the vegetables, however, try to avoid “starchy” veggies like peas, corn, or even potatoes.
hey I don’t like canned broth so I was wondering what Is the amount in cups??
Pretty close to 2 c. per can….
You have the patients of a saint!!!
🙂 Thanks Janet! Thanks for visiting our site! Please come back often!
Erica,
You’re a saint with all your patience…..God bless you and thanks for the recipe. 🙂
This sounds delicious. I love potatoes, and normally would add them, but have been substituting sweet potatoes for them in my efforts to eat healthier. Has anyone tried putting some fresh sweet potatoes in the pot? I think I would also add some frozen peas as well.
Sweet potatoes will work. Of course, they’ll change the calorie/carb counts, but still fairly healthy. Peas are starchy and would also add to the carb count. I don’t like sweet potatoes with tomato so I use all sodium free chicken bouillon when I use them.
Just tried it tonight! Way yummy, for something that is healthy for me!
In case you didn’t hear, Jessi is going crazy with recipes off here. I don’t mind one bit!
So, do you use small or large cans of Chicken broth??
oops…should have read better. found it…sorry
Cannot find the nutritional break down of this soup.
Whoops, it was on here earlier. I will try to get it back on asap
Sounds yummy, need to lose bout 100 lbs, right now I’m 5’6 n weigh 255, praying this helps me help myself!
Anita, this can be a great tool in helping to meet your goals. This recipe is very versatile and can be changed up in a lot of ways without changing the nutrition info too much in most cases. For weight loss I would definitely recommend low sodium versions of any canned items you use.
Good Luck!!! I’m starting on the same journey and I know it’s not easy!
Nutritional info please? I could not find it on this page. Thanks.
whoops, I will try to get it back on here!
Nutritional info is in the comments above.
Substitute for mushrooms ??
You can just leave them out if you don’t like them.
You could also puree the mushrooms and thicken the broth a bit. Doesn’t change the flavor much and you still get the nutritional benefits.
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Thank you for sharing this blog! It really helped me in my challenge to drop some pounds. I have tried these soup for my breakfast and dinner sometimes. I also eat this for my snack. I gained a lot of pounds after the holidays but thanks to your magic soup and to this weight loss program I found at ExerciseAholics site, I was able to drop some weight fast.
That is so awesome!!! Congrats on sticking with it and getting rid of those unwanted pounds! You rock!!!
My husband is NOT a veggie lover, but we made this awhile back when I got it from WW. I am glad to see some of the changes and I am looking forward to making it again. I agree with one of the above posts…It’s rather frustrating to read the comments of people asking the same questions over and over and to know they didn’t actually READ the whole article above. As far as for a total diet, it sad to know that so many are so negative. I like to use this diet after the holidays and parties just as a reset if you will. Something to help your cravings pass and it isn’t hard at all to make and keep handy. It may not be a “fat burner” or the actual “miracle weight loss diet” that so many are hoping for so they don’t have to leave their comfy couches, but it is a terrific start! Thank you for posting it and rehabbing it!!
🙂 thanks for your comment! I agree, I always use it as a jump start to healthy eating. It gives me the confidence I need to start a typical diet regimen.
My mother said she lost a pound a day on this soup! Going to try it!
really don’t like V8 juice & it really doesn’t like my belly either…what can I use in it’s place?
You can use tomato juice… Canned or homemade
Sounds like tomatoes may not agree with you much. You can use all chicken and/or vegetable broth or boullion.
This soup sounds just the thing I’ve been looking for. Something low in sodium, low cal. and all those wonderful vegetables. Thanks so much for all the info.
I would like to say thank you for posting this recipe and taking the time to answer all of the questions. I will definitely try this out
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You are so patient and informative! This soup sounds so good. I love everything you said to put in it. And my husband will agree to it also. (thank goodness) I am going to make this today. About 2 years ago I lost 100 lbs and have struggling to keep it off. This soup will definitely will help. Thank you.
“Unthaw” = freeze. “Thaw” = unfreeze. 🙂
😀 One of biggest pet peeves 😀
Oops! One of *my biggest pet peeves 😀
may I omit the mushrooms? Don’t like them.
Yes. They may be omitted
You could also puree the mushrooms (doesn’t change the flavor very much) if you want the nutritional benefit. I don’t mind the taste, but I really dislike the texture of mushrooms.
MAGIC soup? Sure, a soup loaded with healthy veggies, protein, and fiber is healthy. But eating this for lunch, a snack, AND dinner won’t make you magically lose weight. You’ll be bloated from the sodium in the chicken broth, V-8, and beans (unless you swap those out for lower sodium options). Besides: 57 calories IS NOT a meal. It’s barely a snack.
We suggest eating a good breakfast, and then soup with a light lunch and then soup for dinner and snacks throughout the day. Stay tuned. We are in the works of writing out a meal planning guide for this soup so you will know how to get maximum results while still maintaining a healthy diet. We are working with a nutritionist to see it through 🙂
Hi Erica, it’s utterly amazing to me….you post this to assist people and all they do is complain….keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing.
*****People USE your brains. Some of you sound like absolute imbeciles.****
I would love to know what you do for a living because you can’t seem to think for yourselves and adjust to your individual needs. Or be grateful that someone takes their precious time to share something that has helped them. I will definately be making this soup and will adjust to my liking. 😉
Amen!
hi i have been on it for over a week now and haven;t lost anything
What exactly have you done? We have had others comment with great success. You need to keep your calorie intake around 1200 each day along with exercise. This soup is a great supplement to help you keep your calorie count down and keep you satisfied throughout the day.
Too much sodium for my taste. I’d use all fresh instead of canned, including homemade broth. What could I use to substitute the v8? Tomato sauce? I dislike that any soup that has v8, that’s the only thing you can taste. Not to mention the sodium in v8. Sodium holds up to 3x its weight in water!
You can cut down the V8 and replace it with tomato juice, chicken or vegetable broth or you can leave it out altogether and just use chicken and/or vegetable broth/boullion.
Wow… you are much more patient than I am!!!! You wrote “Feel free to add or subtract vegetables to your taste. ” and how many times were you asked if you could swap out veggies? C’mon people… take the time to read what is written… then use some common sense!! It has too much sodium!!! WTH, SMH…. common sense to use low sodium products… Wow jut wow.
LOL I agree….WoW!!!!
What would be a good substitute for squash and zucchini?
Butternut squash would work well. You could also use a whole-grain pasta or potatoes if you’re not too worried about carbs. Soup is a blank canvas — you can use almost any broth/base, vegetables, meat, or pasta depending on your likes and dietary goals. If you like creamier soup just puree some or all of the soup in a blender before serving. I usually puree about half the veggies. Enjoy!
Too much salt. Any suggestions on how to reduce the salt?
Use fresh vegetables and make your own chicken stock. You can also get dry beans and soak/cook. To make stock, Boil a couple breasts, celery, and season to your taste. Or boil a chicken carcass after your cook up a roast chicken and have eaten all the meat.
You can reduce the salt content of the soup by using reduced sodium V-8, reduced sodium chicken broth, and reduced sodium canned tomatoes.
Yes. Use low sodium broth and v8
Could I substitute beef broth for the chicken both?
Yes, beef or vegetable broth could be used in place of the chicken broth.
I do not like squash or zucchini? What else can I use instead?
I’m wondering the same! Squash and zucchini 🙁 yuck! Lol
use broccoli or fresh spinach in it so you have the fresh veggies. Check for the lowest calorie higher fiber veggies
i use garden cocktail with tomatoes juices it’s realy good also thanks
Any vegetable you like would work, with the exception of starchy vegetables like potatoes, peas, and corn… or you could just leave the squash and zucchini out altogether and use more of the other vegetables in the soup.
Hi there, I would like to make this in a vegetarian version, what would you suggest I replace the chicken broth with? Thank you in advance :))
You can use vegetable broth
I have read all the comments that have been posted, as a result, all my questions were answered. Looking forward to trying this. Thanks very much.
love this magic soup recipe will be trying
I think it sounds awesome. I’m going to buy all the ingredients today and give it a try. Thanks and can’t wait.
I found this on Facebook and made it today. I didn’t have the kind of tomatoes that it called for so I used 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1 can of tomatoes and chilies. It added a bit of a kick to it. I have read all the comments about this, and have already thought about adding different beans in it like Black Beans. I would at least love one can of corn in this. To me it’s just calling for a little bit of corn. I am not crazy over cooked tomatoes so wondered if that would be something I could leave out and it be just as good? Thanks so much for posting this and it finding its way to Facebook!!!
Corn is starchy, might not help with the weight loss. Add tomatos last if you dont want them overcooked.
What exact kind of squash do you use? I bought a spaghetti squash to cut up to put in it. My choices at my local grocery stores were very limited.
yellow squash and zucchini is what I typically use
This sounds delicious!!!! Guess what’ll be in my crock pot this weekend? Question…I love zucchini but not a fan of yellow squash. What type of squash would you suggest I substitute?
You can just double the zucchini if you like it best!
I just made your recipe and it is delicious! Thank you for this. Hope it works for me and I can shed a few pounds. In the recipe that I found it says that it is 75 cals. per cup and in this one here it says 57 cals. Which is correct? I’m counting calories on My Fitness Pal and I’d like to add the correct amount of cals. Thank You.
You can enter the ingredients yourself exactly as you use them at my fitness pal to get that information, store it in your food diary and library for future use..
myfitnesspal can easily answer all the questions about the fiber, salt, sugar, sodium, and anything else anyone wants to tweak or swap or know about. Same with telling you how much to eat of what to get a complete diet, based on how much you want to lose, and in how much time. It’s free!!! It’s not the original poster’s job to change or justify the contents of her recipe to viewers’ requests and needs , and she has been pretty cool about it in the little bit Ive just read.. Weight Watchers, Spark People and Calorie count.com all offer it as well. The recipe is good: if you dont like red beans, stick in another color and worry it to the nth degree, if it’s too much salt swap out for low sodium or use half water, add herbs to boost the flavor that way, if you hate chunks or mushrooms, puree or take them out. Calculate it and play with it so you learn and dont have to ask someone else on a forum. These tools are the way we learn to eat better and weight loss comes naturally and doesnt have to feel so desperate and all or nothing…stays off that way too. You are worth it, make the effort. 🙂 great recipe to original poster.
Sierra– thank you for your comment. 🙂 We love this recipe.. even if you aren’t trying to lose weight, it is still a yummy soup!
I love creamier soups as opposed to broth-based so I almost always end up pureeing some of the vegetables. I usually add extra because I do like the ‘bite’ as it helps me feel I’m actually eating as opposed to having a ‘meal replacement’. This is a good base to start and the variations with changing out the veggies, beans, herbs, etc. are endless so it doesn’t become boring. Have fun and experiment!
You tell um Serria! In other words folks get over it USE YOUR OWN MINDS AND RESEARCH FOR YOUR OWN SELVES!!!!!
hi how long will i see results in losing any weight
I usually do this for a full 7 days… last time I did it, I lost 8Lbs… but I was REALLY strict and did a lot of exercise. We are playing around with the idea of making an e-book with a menu/exercise plan to help you maximize your results. Would you be interested in something like that?
Yes, I would definitely be interested!
me to 🙂
I would be really interested in this also, however I have an iron deficiency, so get tired real easy, any suggestions?
Probably the best thing to do would be to talk to your doctor if you were looking to lose weight… sorry, I don’t want to give you bad advice!
for Iron deficiency add spinach, cooked spinach is supposed to be better than raw spinach for iron deficient person’s or at least it has helped me! But my doctor also suggested an iron pill to help!
Definately would be interested in that!
And thank you for posting this recipe!
I would definitely be interested in an e-book as well Erica.
I would also be interested.
I would love it if you would do an e-book!
You are in luck… we DO have an e-book 🙂 /store
I would love the e book exercise/ eating plan as I am new to this weight loss venture need to get weight down and watch carbs thanks
You bet! Let us know how it works out for you!!
This looks sooo good! But, isn’t it going to be a whole lot of sodium?? Each can of soup has about 350 -400mgs of soup…
There are many low salt soups on the market that you could substitute without changing the flavor.
Oh my goodness people, please READ THE RECIPE! She has addressed the salt content and given substitute suggestIons. She’s addressed the nutritional data and if you would read the post you would know this. Are you not embarrassed to ask the same question over and over again?
I’m not sure the soup diet should be your first priority. Perhaps reading comprehension would be a good place to start.
Made me snort! Seriously, I couldn’t agree more.
This sounds really good. Would know how much sugar this has in it and how does it work for Diabetes
You may need to put the recipe/ingredients in one of those nutrition sites to figure that out. I don’t know much about diabetes so the best thing I would say is to ask your doctor…
This soup would be very good for diabetics as there are no added sugars, only the small amount of natural ones in the veggies. The starch in the beans could raise the blood sugar a little, but is offset by the fiber. I would lower the sodium by making my own V-8 juice and chicken broth. Overall a very good choice for everyone, including diabetics.
Can we sub the V-8 juice? I have a heart condition that requires me to watch salt content, and I find V-8 juice super salty. Thanks!
You can use tomato juice instead
Try the low salt variety of V-8 also. It tastes really good.
I use the v-8 low sodium or sometimes v-8 low spicy sodium.
You could also use low sodium or sodium free chicken or vegetable broth/bouillon.
I have some cooking in my crockpot right now…smells so good! Thanks for adding the nutritional info!
Be Blessed!
As I don’t particularly like the veggie bite I purred it somewhat & found it delicious.
Instead of spinach, what else could be substituted for the cabbage? Cooked cabbage is not a flavor that I like and I have some who are not crazy about spinach. Since there is a lot of cabbage in the recipe, something else would have to replace the cabbage. Do you have a list of suggestions? I can’t wait to try this!!
You can definitely use Kale… that is a GREAT alternative
Can I use Spinach instead of cabbage. I don’t like cabbage but love spinach. Will it add any calories to it?
You can definitely sub spinach for the cabbage. The calorie count would basically stay the same.
Im going to eat the soup just like it is but hubby likes meat so i was wondering what kind of meat would be good in this?
I would do some grilled diced chicken or sausage or meatballs.
thank you sounds good!!
My mom has a recipe just like this – we call it “cabbage soup” but the official name is “weight watchers beef vegetable soup” or something like that. Ours is pretty much the same, except it has some cooked ground beef in it. It calls for tomato juice instead of V-8 (or at least I always used our canned tomato juice instead of V-8 so I no longer even notice it says V-8?) I prefer more broth and less tomato juice so I change the proportions slightly. It’s great made in either the crockpot (with pre-cooked meat of course) or simmered on the stove. Leftover veggies go great in here too. Really don’t taste the cabbage, at least I don’t. I don’t think my recipe has dried beans but that’s because we don’t need it with the beef? It’s good. It’s actually a Christmas lunch tradition for us.
Approximately how much weight do you lose in what amount of time?
I lost 8 Lbs in one week before my wedding…. but I was REALLY strict and it was combined with working out. I had the soup 3x a day and a really light dinner.. like baked chicken or a salad. This is a great diet kick-off. I usually do it for one week before starting a regular diet. It just gives me that initial push that I need to get started!
I’m having a hard time believing/understanding that the instructions would say “Cook on high for 2-3 hours, or until vegetables are cooked.” for canned or soft veggies that require little cooking time. Perhaps a typo? If on HIGH for 2-3 hours, I’ve the feeling the liquid would burn off to nothing.
Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours in a crockpot (or slow cooker). You would definitely not want to cook in on high over the stove for that long! Haha 🙂
Emily, you are an extremely patient person. 😉
It says to cook 2-3 hours on high in a crockpot. That is why it will not dry out, as for the can vegetables, there should not be an issue with them in a crockpot for 2-3 hours. Stovetop is entirely different type of cooking from crockpot.
Emily, it must be annoying to receive all of those questions that you have already given in the recipe.
Best comment Ive read…agreed.
Thinking the exact same thing…LOL! READ people!
Man, I was thinking the same thing! People need to read!
Quick question. I know it says cook on high, can I do it on low and double the time or does it make it too soggy? Thanks
Can can simmer it on low for a longer amount of time but I would wait to add the vegetables that can get soggy (such as the carrots and squash) until 2-3 hours before serving… even if it is on low heat. Hope this helps!
I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one thinking the same thing. Surely, I’m not the only one that knows you should read a recipe completely before making it.
To funny folks!! We need a “for real?” button!! bahahaha….just read and you will find you answers I did!! btw…I LOVE this soup and I added some boneless chicken breast..pre-cooked ..for extra protein as I need 124 gm a day!! Yum Yum
How long would it take if I wanted to do this on the stovetop? Simmer for 30-45 minutes?
I did my first batch on the stove top. Have to cook at medium, not high, so it won’t boil over. I still had to cook it for 3 hours unless you like your veggies under done. I know some do and believe it’s better that way. Less “gassy” to me, if it’s cooked slow and longer. 🙂 also the flavors blend to a richness. If you are looking for fast, maybe a pressure cooker? but I wouldn’t know the setting.
I may try this in slow cooker. i will let yall know.
Hi, you said in one of your comments the soup doesn’t contain fat but in the nutrition facts, it shows that it does. Also, would this be okay to eat ALL THE TIME? Thank you!
The fat content technically isn’t enough to count on weight watchers or calorie counting diets. You could eat it in place of lunch and dinner and if you feel hungry in-between and it’s a great low calorie filler full of vitamins and nutrients.
what size cans are we using?
They are all just the regular size 14 to 16 oz cans.
I hate mushrooms, what can I use instead
You can sub out any of the vegetables, just try to stay away from starches like corn and potatoes. I just made a batch with kale and butternut squash in it and it turned out really good!
What did you put in the kale and butternut. I did this soup before .When ever I was hunger I ate the soup. My kids loved it too, but the cabbage gives you alot of gas and to much salt. I have high blood pressure so I’m looking for some kind of soup that will full me
I used the low sodium chicken broth, or you can make your own if you have the time by cooking down a couple of chicken thighs with minced onion, carrot, garlic & celery (optional). salt substitute & pepper optional. Remove the thighs when cooked and set aside or freeze for some other recipe. Let broth cool in fridge. Any fat turns to solid on the top. Just scoop out and throw away the fat. also the low sodium V8 juice is available. If you use all fresh veggies, you have control over salt content. You could even stew your own cut up fresh tomato’s with Italian spice depending on how much salt you need to control but since the recipe makes a huge pot and you need some salt, you may not need to go that far. Ask you doctor. Do they make low sodium diced canned tomato’s? I haven’t looked.
Good Luck! to both of us. 🙂
mary Z
they make canned tomatoes “NO SALT ADDED”. I use those with one can of regular and plenty of salt for us.. can’t wait to try this soup. Wanting to loose about 20 lbs.
What size cans are the chicken broth, beans, & tomatoes? Thanx for this recipe. Been looking for a nice vegetable soup that’s filling but low on calories. My diet is protein-driven but these veggie-carbs are exactly what I needed…low in calories & filling & fuel me up.
They are all just the regular size 14 to 16 oz cans.
Good grief, just read the recipe. It is great and healthy Thanks for the recipe!
the usual size of broth cans I see are 32 oz not 16, but beans and tomatoes are 16 oz??? do you really mean 2 16 oz cans of broth? why not one 32 oz can? or is it supposed to be 2 -32 oz cans of broth? thanks- very confusing……
It is definitely two 16 ounce cans of chicken broth or one 32 ounce can. I corrected it on the recipe. Thank you!
I was going to ask the same question.
Would it be possible to get the nutritional information for this soup? I mainly would like to know how many carbs per serving.
Here is the nutritional information per 1 cup of soup:
57 calories
11 carbs
0 fat
3 protein
398 sodium
Thank you! Hate to be a pest but does that include the beans?
Yes, that does include the beans.
Sorry – do you know the fiber content? Trying to calculate the WW PP 🙂
I just updated the recipe to include the nutritional information. The dietary fiber is 4.5 per serving.
how much fibre does it have?
I just updated the recipe to include the nutritional information. The dietary fiber is 4.5 per serving.
I don’t see the nutritional information in the recipe. When you updated it, where did you put it?
I just added it to the paragraph above the recipe. But, here it is for your reference.
The nutrition info is for 1 cup of soup:
57 calories
11 carbs
0 fat
3 protein
398 sodium
The nutritional info was missing the fiber. Do you have it too?
In your nutritional info you did not show the amount of fiber in your soup. Could you please add that info?
Thanks
She mentioned above that the fiber is 4.5 per serving (1 cup).
it says 398 of salt. but if i dont add salt, and if i use all low sodium ingredients …. !??!?
The sodium content varies slightly on different brands of low sodium products. If you use low sodium V-8, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes and don’t add salt, the sodium count per serving will be reduced to approximately 42 mg depending on the brand. Thank you for asking!
will try it tommorrow thank you my and I NEED TO LOSE ABOUT 100 LBS TOGETHER
I hope you enjoy it! This soup is great for weight loss because it is very filling and very low in calories. You can do it!!! 🙂
Would cannellini or navy beans do as well and have as much an effect on weight loss as kidney beans? Thank you.
Any kind of beans you like in soup will do. Beans add fiber and protein to the soup. I like kidney beans or red beans in this soup because it gives it gives it the flavor of a minestrone soup.
Do baked beans count too? If I drain the tomato sauce?
Also what do you suggest after the 7 days of the magic soup? Do you have any long term diet programs?
After I complete the 7 days, I’m thinking of starting the program at: http://www.TheVenusGuide.com – Would you recommend?
Sorry for so many questions lol
You could use the baked beans. You should check out our e-book! /store
Hi I need to do a recibe without tomado cause I’m alergic, does it Work without no tomate thanks you
It wouldn’t taste quite the same but you can definitely leave the tomato out
Can I put ground turkey to add protein? How many calories would it add?
Yes, you can add ground turkey to the soup. It will add more protein and flavor with very few calories. If you use 1 lb of ground turkey in the recipe, it would add 33 calories per cup of soup.
The soup sounds wonderful and I am sure it tastes very good.. I will have to try it myself but really there is no such thing as weight loss magic soup..
Let’s keep it real..
Eat smart and EXERCISE.
#paystobefit
Please tell me you don’t really think anyone believes this soup will make them “magically” lose weight? We all know it is smart food choices, and exercise that make weight come off or stay off!
You are absolutely right. This is a great low-cal option that is also filling that will help you shed those pounds!
made it, love it, and it really helped me. Kept me from making poor choices when hungry. It’s great for lunch and a little before dinner or as a snack, so I don’t overeat. Helps me avoid those vending machines and fast food junk. Thanks so much.
mary
If you have the weight to lose & don’t eat junk food, thinking eating the soup will take the weight off, yes it does-Terri. No it isn’t magical, but most people who are desparate to lose weight need to see immediate results for encouragement to keep going, this will do it. It does not carry the daily nutritional value you need, but snaking on it between meals is better than grabbing a cookie. It is worth trying, as opposed to resigning yourself to being an unhealthy weight.
I can’t wait to try this!!
I’ve eaten this now for the 3rd day, 1 -2 bowls a day and it delish, but this need s to be a colonoscopy prep! I had to come home from work! It was awful but great at the same time! Think I’ll lay off a couple days!
SALT is the #1 reason people cannot loose weight even if dieting. Ever look at the salt content of that can of Low Sodium V-8. Horribly high and also will increase your potassium significantly. NOT a good choice anytime. Sorry to burst your bubble, but this is enough sodium to do serious damage to your blood pressure, weight, heart, kidney’s- think, people, think.
If you are worried about the salt content, please read the FAQ section of the post. We list alternatives if you need to make this low-sodium
not true. i have lost 80lbs by diet only, no exercise, and always had a high sodium diet. and if you do some current research, sodium is not as bad as it was once thought to be.
This soup will absolutely take the pounds off!! I’ve been losing a pound a day!
Woo hoo! Nice work!!!
Right on! !
In 2008, I went to see my primary physician for an appointment. I notice that he had lost weight, and I asked him how he did it. (I needed to lose weight, as well). He told me it’s called “The Soup Diet”. Also, no white potatoes, no white rice, no bread, no pasta. I had a bowl at each meal (including breakfast) along with a side (meat or veggies). I rode my tricycle as much as possible, or walked. I lost 40 lbs.! Surprised the heck out of me, believe me! If I can do it, you can do it! REMEMBER — NO WHITE STUFF! And don’t eat anything after 6 PM. Drink lots of water!
I work weird hours, so I just have to think of my ‘get to work time’ as 8 am, no matter what time it really is. lol. This soup is really helping me. I added celery and fresh spinach to the recipe. Just started and ended my second week. 10 lbs gone! I’ve been walking when I take a break at work, getting my mile in for the day, even if not all at once. I’ve got a long way to go but I’ll get there. This soup really taste’s great. Love minestrone and I just passed the recipe to my brother as we are both trying to loose.
Mary Z
Mary!!! Wow! 10 Lbs!!! That is awesome! Great work!!!!!!! That is a huge accomplishment! Seriously, way to go!
Mary, waht are you eating besides the soup, and how much of the soup are you eating? I have a lot of weight to lose and I really enjoy the soup, I’m just not sure how much I should have and what else I can eat to get results. Congrats on the weight loss!
Hard not to eat after six if you don’t get home from work after six
Then obviously the answer to that is to eat asap and keep a strict schedule to not eat, say after 7 or 8, but you’d be better off not eating a huge meal, maybe if you can bring snacks to work, have some before leaving.
*eyeroll* I do believe they have made this quite clear.
Really, was that necessary. This is a low calorie quick start. It also states healthy eating and working out.
Kudos! Love that kind of honesty…
Cannellini beans ARE kidney beans. They’re white kidney beans and I love them. This soup sounds fast simple and extremely low fat — however! I would require a meat source. Largely chopped boneless/skinless/cleaned chicken thighs would add such flavor, protien, enjoyment and chewability to this soup AND with very little fat added to the soup. saute till golden brown on 2 sides them add the veggies and make the soup. Yum!
Actually, beans is a suitable source of protein for those who are not meat-lovers. Chicken would be fine as it’s low in saturated fat. But it’s not a necessity 😉 Sometimes going meatless helps get the digestive tract cleaned out.
I am a vegetarian, not a vegan, and I think this is a wonderful soup. Thank you for sharing 🙂 No complaints here.
Thank you!
Beans are not a complete protein…you red toad corn to the soup to provide a complete protein…reason Navajo s ate that particular combination.
I will try this soup. Looks very nice. One question: may be is too much to boil veggies for 2-3 hours. Is it a data entry error?
I am sure this question has been asked, but I scrolled down a LONG way and never found it. Is the serving size 1 cup per meal?
Yes, the serving size is 1 cup for 57 calories.
and how much ml is 1 cup???
There are 250 ml’s in one cup. Thanks for asking!
Does anyone know the macros per 1 cup serving? (grams of protein, carbs, fats)
Hi Jordan, per 1 cup serving of Weight Loss Magic Soup there are 3 grams protein, 11 carbs, and 0 grams fat. Thanks for asking!
I have colitis so therefore when i make this soup i cannot put in cabbage.
Have any ideas of a replacement? Kale, perhaps?
You can use kale or spinach as a substitute for the cabbage. Thank you for asking!