Do you want to lose 10 to 20 pounds in 1 week without having to hit the treadmill or gym? If yes, then these amazing rapid weight loss soup diet recipes are for you.
Plant-based diet soups have been proven to effectively treat and prevent overweight and obesity. It is also recommended for quick weight loss, especially before surgery.
Therefore, if you need to lose 10 to 20 pounds within a week without starving yourself, keep reading to find out the best recipe for you.
1. Cabbage Soup Diet
The Cabbage soup diet is a low-calorie, low fat, high antioxidant, and high-fiber soup. The good thing about this diet is that it is not a vegetarian or vegan diet because you’re allowed up to 20 ounces of beef, chicken, or fish servings weekly.
Ingredients:
- ½ head of chopped cabbage
- 3½ cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of sliced carrots
- 3 cups of sliced celery
- 1 cup of sliced white onion
- 1 Sliced green bell pepper
- 3 minced cloves of garlic
- 14 oz can of basil oregano,
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp of finely ground red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tsp of oregano
- 1 tsp of basil
- 2 tbs of olive oil
- salt to taste
How to Prepare Cabbage Soup
- Heat 2 tbs of olive oil in a large cooking pot
- Add onions, bell pepper, carrots, and celery to the heated oil
- Stir, and fry until the vegetables are tender
- Add the chopped garlic to the vegetable mix and cook for 10minutes
- Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, and cabbage to the soup
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the cabbage is tender enough
- Add oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt
- Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes,
- Your soup is ready for serving.
2. Ginger Carrot Soup
Aside from being a weight loss soup recipe, the ginger-carrot soup is good for the proper functioning of your digestive system while also loading you up on vitamins and antioxidants.
Ingredients:
- 10 medium-sized, chopped carrots
- 5 ounces of chopped ginger rhizome (
- 3 cups of chicken broth, one cup of water (mixed)
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon of thyme
- 1 tsp of finely ground red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tsp of oregano
- 1 tsp of basil
How to Cook Ginger-Carrot Soup
- Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large pot
- add in the chopped carrots and fry until the carrots are brown and soft
- add in the chicken broth and water mixture and heat to boil
- Allow the soup to cool
- pour the soup into a blender, add other ingredients to it
- Blend in the blender until the whole mixture is smooth
- Pour back the blended mixture into a pot and cook with simmering heat until the mixture boils
- Serve hot and enjoy
Read Also: 10 Lowest Carb Vegetables for Weight Loss
3. Coconut Milk Curry Soup
Coconut milk is rich in copper, iron, and manganese; it plays an important role in your bone health, helps form red blood cells, and is also rich in medium-chain saturated fatty acids, which are good for good heart health.
Ingredients:
- 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of water, with 1 tbs of sugar diluted in it
- 1 tbs of yellow curry paste
- ¼ cup of diced cilantro
- 10 ounces of shredded salmon
How to Cook Coconut Milk Soup
- Pour the chicken broth into a big pot and simmer for 10 minutes
- Add the coconut milk to the chicken broth, dilute with a cup of water and allow the whole mixture to boil
- Add the finely chopped cilantro and shredded salmon
- Allow it to boil under simmering heat before serving.
4. French Onion Soup
Onions are rich in antioxidants and other substances that prevent inflation and reduce cholesterol levels. It is also loaded with vitamins and other nutrients.
Therefore, onions should be a major ingredient in your weight loss recipe if you want to lose as much as 10 pounds in 7 days.
Ingredients:
- 5 large onions can be white, yellow, or red
- 2 bay leaves (chopped)
- 6 cups of home-made beef broth
- ½ cup of red wine
- 5 sprigs of thyme leaves
- 2 chopped bell pepper
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- ½ cup of shredded cheese
- 1 tbs of butter
How to Make French Onion Soup
- Put the butter in a large pot and heat
- Add the finely chopped onions and salt and cook with a simmer for 30 minutes
- Stir in the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and wine
- Let it the soup cook over simmering heat for 15 minutes
- Preheat the broiler and divide the soup into 4 portions
- Cover each bowl with a slice of sourdough bread and some cheese
- Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling
Read Also: 4 Crash Diets for Fast and Safe Weight Loss
5. Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower soup made it into our list of 8 rapid weight loss soup recipes because it is rich in sulforaphane, a heart-friendly compound that protects against cardiovascular diseases. It is also loaded with antioxidants, multivitamins, and minerals needed to keep your body healthy while it sheds excess weight.
Ingredients:
- One large cauliflower head, finely chopped
- 2 medium-sized onions (chopped)
- ¼ cup of chopped celery
- 2 ½ cups of water
- 2 tbs butter
- 1 large, shredded carrot
- 3 tbs of flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 cups of 2% milk
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
How to Cook Cauliflower Soup
- Boil the cauliflower, carrot, onion, and celery with 2 ½ cups of water with simmering heat for 17 minutes
- In a saucepan, melt the butter, add the flour, pepper, and salt; stir well
- Slowly whisk in the milk, and let the mixture boil under medium heat; stir regularly until the mixture become thick
- Add the cheese and stir until it is melted and properly mixed
- Add the mixture to the cauliflower soup and stir until properly mixed
- Puree 2 ½ cups of the soup in a blender until it is smooth
- Pour back the pureed soup into the mix and serve.
6. Vegetable Bean Soup
Vegetable bean soup with mushrooms
Mushrooms are low-calorie foods perfect as replacements for meat proteins. Therefore, they make good alternatives to high-calorie foods.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups of mushrooms (chopped)
- 2 green seeded and chopped bell pepper
- 7 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 chopped zucchinis
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 6 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ tsp grounded turmeric
- 2 cans of 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 cans of 15.5 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups of corn kernels
- 1 tsp of smoked paprika
How to Cook Vegetable Bean Soup with Mushrooms
- Cook the onion, celery, and broth in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes
- add the chopped mushrooms, tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, and other ingredients and stir
- Cook for 45 minutes
- add in the corn and paprika
- Serve while hot.
Read Also: 7 Amazing and Healthy Keto Salad Recipes for Rapid Weight Loss
7. Vegetable Mix Soup
I will refer to this recipe as ‘the garden in a bowl’ for its rich mix of low-calorie vegetables, perfect for fast weight loss soup.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 large, chopped onions
- 2 large, chopped carrots
- 2 stalks of chopped celery
- 12 ounces of chopped green beans
- 2 cloves of chopped garlic
- 8 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 15-ounce cans of white cannellini
- 4 cups of chopped kale
- 2 chopped medium zucchini
- 4 seeded and chopped Roma tomatoes
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 8 tsp prepared pesto
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
How to Prepare Vegetable Mix Soup
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
- Add n onion, celery, garlic, and green beans
- Stir and allow to cook until the vegetables soften
- Add the broth and let the mixture boil under simmering heat for 10 minutes
- Add white beans, zucchini, tomatoes, kale, vinegar, pepper, and salt
- Cook for 10 minutes
- Serve with 1 tsp presto toppings
Read Also: 8 Healthy Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes You’ll Want to Eat
8. Collard Greens Soup
Asides from being packed with low-calorie, high antioxidant ingredients, Collard greens soup has a nice texture and a rich, fulfilling flavor that makes it an enjoyable weight loss meal
Ingredients for Collard greens soup
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 6 cups packed collard greens, stems removed
- ¼ cup uncooked quinoa 1 Tbs olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- A pinch red pepper flake
- 1 chopped medium-sized onion
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 10 cups water
- 15 oz. can of unsalted diced tomatoes
- 6 oz. can of unsalted tomato paste
- 2 Tbs soy sauce
- 2 Tbs lemon juice
- 1 Tbs salt-free herb seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
How to Prepare Collard Greens Soup
- Pour the oil into a large pot over medium heat
- Add the cumin, chili, and red pepper flakes and stir
- Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook with a simmer for 10 minutes
- Add water, diced tomato, tomato paste, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and herb seasoning, stir properly before adding the collard greens
- Boil the soup mix over medium heat for 15 minutes
- Cover the pot and cook with a simmer for 30 minutes
- Add in the quinoa, and stir
- Simmer for another 20 minutes
- Serve hot.
Conclusion
These eight rapid-weight soup diet recipes will help you lose 10 to 20 pounds weight within seven days; for faster results, you can combine the soups with low-sugar fruits and vegetables, one baked potato per week, and 10-20 ounces of chicken, beef, or fish weekly.
However, you should discontinue the diet after seven days, and if you have to repeat it, waiting another two weeks to repeat the diet is a good idea.
Read Also: How to Make Ginger Water: 9 Ginger Water Recipes for Weight Loss
