7 Day Soup Diet (my Version)

Total Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 5 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
• 3 medium celery ribs, sliced
• 3 large onions, chopped or 3 medium leeks, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice (cut as small as you want or blended)
• 1/2 medium cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
• 12 ounces green beans, cut into thrids
• 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
• 2 (5 ounce) packages baby spinach
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 12 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 coat pan with nonstick spray. over medium high heat add carrots, celery, onions, and garlic. cook stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. add remaining ingredients. heat to boiling. reduce to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
• 2 day 1. soup + fruit: all you want—except banana. (juice)
• 3 day 2. soup + fresh vegetables (salads, etc): all you want. one large baked potato + butter for dinner. no fruit.
• 4 day 3. soup + fruit + veggies: all you want. no potatoes.
• 5 day 4. soup + bananas (at least 3) + skim milk: all you want.
• 6 day 5. soup + beef (up to 20 oz) + 6 tomatoes.
• 7 day 6. soup + beef (2, 3 steaks) + green leafy veggies: all you want. no potatoes. (veal, beef, chicken).
• 8 day 7. soup + brown rice + unsweetened fruit juice + veggies: all you want.
• 9 - i found this french version in the net: 1 cabbage (green, purple, frisé, chinese), 4 garlic cloves, 6 large onions, 2 boxes of tomatoes (peeled), 2 bell peppers, 5 carrots, one celery, 1 bunch of parsley, 3 l water, spices. blanche cabbage 25 minutes. cut everything in small pieces. bring to a boil. close and cook on low until soft.
• 10 - the recipes are just guidelines. i don’t like leeks and they’re a bit too expensive too, so don't use them. i added lots of garlic and onion (sautéed in a bit of olive oil), and herbs. sprouts are a great addition, sprinkled just before eating. once i added 1 tbsp of my favorite bottled salsa (herdez) and a handful of chopped cilantro to my dish. when i was desperately hungry i ate some nuts (they do fill you up and are “good” fat) and once a thin slice of mexican fresh cheese (low on fat). after the diet i kept carbs low, ate only sprouted bread, tortillas and chapatis (ezekiel, genesis, etc), or whole grain/brown rice bread. i use splenda and try to avoid cane/beet sugar. when you think you might kill for a taste of chocolate, try this “low carb 3 minute chocolate cake”: 1/4 cup soy flour; 1 tbsp cocoa powder (nestlé toll house); 1/4 tsp baking powder; 5 (1 g) packets splenda; 2 tsp melted butter; 1 tbsp water; 1 egg. blend flour, cocoa, baking powder, splenda in a 2-cup baking dish. add water, butter and egg; blend thoroughly with fork. cover with plastic wrap and cut a small vent in the top. microwave on high 1 min, until knife comes out clean. cool or eat warm with whipped cream. (this does not taste like soy!) try also the “south beach muffin”: 1 large egg; 1 1/2 tsp splenda; 1 tsp cinnamon (i mix cinnamon + nutmeg); 2 tsp plain fat-free yogurt; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 3 tbsp ground flax seeds. spray microwave safe ramekin/bowl with cooking spray (or use muffin liner). mix egg and splenda with fork until well combined; add yogurt, blend well. mix in flaxseed, cinnamon and baking powder until well combined. pour in ramekin; microwave on high 1:30 minute (note: dish should be no more than 1/2 full; these rise a lot.) best served hot. then, there is the “south beach diet flax cracker”: 4 tbsp flax seed meal; 2 tbsp chicken broth; 2 tbsp water; spices; salt. mix flax and liquid. add spices + salt. spread thin on parchment paper. microwave 2-3 minutes. serve with hummus bi tahine, low fat/carb dip or cheese. if you like chapatti-like breads, you will love this.