Cabbage Substitute

by Judy
(RI)

Can I eat just the vegetable portion of the soup and eat both tomato & cabbage seperate or does it have to be cooked in the soup?

Also, are there any substitutes for cabbage such as brussel sprouts or even swiss chard?

Also, I have been adding a dash of gravy master to my tomatoes....is this a no no?
This site is wonderful :)

Hi Judy,
there exists a vegetable diet soup variation without cabbage for those who don't like cabbage.
This soup works too. It is based on cauliflower and spinach/swiss chard - you'll find the recipe here: diet soup recipes. On this page you will find a second diet soup recipe based on chicken and broccoli.
It's up to you what soup you use.

And of course you may eat cabbage and tomatoes separate, but only on the so called "vegetable days" (Day 2,3,5,6,7).

Gravy Master is a seasoning based on corn and soy, made from caramelized sugar, salt and other spices. Sugar is not allowed while on cabbage soup diet. And salt only in limited quantities.
For best results we recommend a low sodium seasoning.

All the best,
Gabriela