Slimming Soup

By TheresaJ

Cabbage soup is the uniquely rich in photonutrients and enzymes that help the liver and kidneys flush excess fluids and weight-sabotaging toxins. This is the key to both health and weight loss because toxic overload causes the body to store fat rather than burn it, comprimising energy and immunity. Plus toxins, trigger blood sugar surges that set off hard-to-conquer food cravings.Whip up a big batch of cabbage soup and you will have enough to sip all week.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch scallions, chopped (about 6)
• 1 bunch celery, sliced (about 10 ribs)
• 2 green bell peppers, sliced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 pkg. (10 oz) fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 6 cups (1/2 head) cabbage, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 pkg. onion soup mix, like Lipton's
• 1 can (48 oz) vegetable juice, like V-8 (optional)
• 1 cube beef or chicken bouillon
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice, cooked

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepot coated with cooking spray, saute scallions 3 min., or until tender.
Add celery, peppers,carrots and mushrooms; cook 4 min. more, or until veggies are tender.
Stir in cabbage, soup mix, 12 cups water (or 8 cups water and vegetable juice) and bouillon cube.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover.
Simmer soup 2 hours.
Add brown rice; cook 5 min. or until heated through.
Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste, if desired.