The Cabbage Soup Diet

PreparationTo Prepare Prep all the ingredients as directed in the recipe list. To Cook Put all the vegetables in a big soup pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and boil gently for 10 minutes. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until all the vegetables are soft. Stir in the black pepper and chopped herbs. To Serve This soup can be served hot or cold. It can be pureed or partially pureed to vary textures. It can be seasoned differently for variety, with balsamic vinegar, lemon or lime juice, different fresh herbs, or chopped green onions. Reprinted with permission from An Exaltation of Soups by Patricia Solley. © 2004 Three Rivers Press

PreparationTo Prepare Prep all the ingredients as directed in the recipe list. To Cook Put all the vegetables in a big soup pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and boil gently for 10 minutes. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until all the vegetables are soft. Stir in the black pepper and chopped herbs. To Serve This soup can be served hot or cold. It can be pureed or partially pureed to vary textures. It can be seasoned differently for variety, with balsamic vinegar, lemon or lime juice, different fresh herbs, or chopped green onions. Reprinted with permission from An Exaltation of Soups by Patricia Solley. © 2004 Three Rivers Press