Fat-burning Soup
What you need:
6 large onions
2 green bell peppers
6 huge, ripe tomatoes or 1-2 large cans of tomatoes
1 bunch of celery with leaves
1/2 head white cabbage
4 carrots
1/2 big can of tomato juice
Salt, Pepper to taste
* My mom also puts in 1 pack Lipton onion soup mix for flavor. If you don’t have this, you can just use herbs and spices, as I did.
What you do:
Dice the vegetables and put them in a pot. Fill the pot with water and the tomato juice.
Boil for ten minutes, then simmer till the vegetables are tender.
Season as you go along.
From this…
…to this!
You can eat as much of this as you want to. My only warning is this: It will make you gassy. 
Best to eat it at home, yes.
Does it really burn fat? What I hear is that this soup helps you burn calories and flush out toxins. I do feel healthier after eating this soup. Who wouldn’t anyway, with all these vegetables!
Ideally, the diet calls for eating just this soup for seven days. I can’t do that. And so what I do is I have at least two big bowls a day, but at the same time, watch what I eat. No heavy carbs. No soda. No alcohol. Make this soup a part of your daily healthy meals. It will complement it well. It works for me!
So, who wants a bowl of fat-burning soup? Can I have a show of hands?
Additional notes! (added 9/23, 1:11 pm)
- This yields around 20 servings. Cut the recipe in half if you want to have just ten bowls, e.g. 2 carrots, 1/4 head of cabbage, etc.
- It will keep for a couple of weeks in the ref. I suggest you freeze small portions and just re-heat when to be eaten.
- It’s best to consult your doctor before going through any kind of diet. A word to the wise!
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:17 am
*raises both hands* me, me!
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September 23rd, 2008 at 9:23 am
How long will it keep in the ref kaya? Did you freeze the rest of the soup? I like this cos it’s vegetarian. I hope my hub likes it too.
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September 23rd, 2008 at 9:26 am
I have the same question as iMom, can I just cook one batch good for 7 days?
I’m going to try this with Fit and Right
Hehehe.
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September 23rd, 2008 at 9:28 am
Hey Toni, I think the soup is called a Kick-Start diet soup – it cleanses your system and it’s really good for loosing weight.
What you can also do is put half of the soup in a blender so it gets a bit mushed up and then combine it with the rest of the soup – it can be a bit chunky and smooth
Also, if you miss your meat, you can put chunks of beef there, let it boil and boil until it’s tender.
Usually you eat that soup every meal for a week or two and you can see the difference
It does work and have tried it – it’s especially nice during the winter months here in Australia.
-B
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:29 am
Nga pala, you can cook a big batch of soup to last for a week, some people freeze half of it and finish up the first half first -
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:37 am
@Miss B
Thanks for your input, you answered exactly what I was going to ask Toni, hehe.
@Toni
Does your mom use the onion soup mix for any particular reason than flavor? I wonder if a different soup mix will work—I mean, you did suggest herbs and spices so that might mean there’s room for experimentation
I wonder though if I can last with this—I’ve a feeling my tastebuds will feel stressed with the repetition. Plus, it doesn’t help that I bought a shyteload of junkfood from S&R during the sale. Mebbe when I finish it all.
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September 23rd, 2008 at 9:51 am
will buy now and cook later! thanks for sharing
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:58 am
I should try this too
Thank you for posting this recipe.
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September 23rd, 2008 at 10:01 am
I want one! I think I saw a similar recipe in last month’s issue of Men’s Health. Excellent tip from Miss B! Will definitely do this!
Toni: I forgot to tell that we did try Pho Hoa (ATC Branch) that time, and we love it! Esp the salad. Excellent for people on a diet.
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September 23rd, 2008 at 10:04 am
That looks delish!!!
Im always on the look out for good soup and I’ll definitely try this.
Thanks for posting it up!
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September 23rd, 2008 at 10:15 am
will try this recipe this week and see if hubby likes it.. we both are in desperate need to lose weight!
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September 23rd, 2008 at 11:08 am
toniiiii!!!
you are heaven-sent! i’ve been searching for this recipe for ages! stumbling upon it at your blog comes at the most opportune time because of my recent health “challenges”.
thankies! thankies! thankies!
p.s. this would have to wait till next week, though. haligilet’s birthday is coming up so i’ll be doing a bit of carbo (spaghetti) – loading
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September 23rd, 2008 at 11:39 am
me!!
i’ll try this…sometimes i want to detox from all the food i eat. this could be a good break from all those handaan. thanks for sharing toni
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September 23rd, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I’ll try this. Thanks for sharing, Toni! =)
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September 23rd, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Timely…very timely.
I gained few pounds already and I’ll try this later. I can taste it goodness now. hmmmm
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September 23rd, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Thank you for the recipe. Masasama ito sa aking pampasexy regimen gaya ng paglaklak ng Biguerlai at tubig. Charing (true nga lang ‘yung Biguerlai).
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September 23rd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
What a nice simple recipe
I think I might give it a try. Thanks for sharing. I need any idea that will help get me more vegetables in the diet.
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September 23rd, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Re: pics. It’s okay. Was able to view it in Plurk. =)
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September 23rd, 2008 at 8:17 pm
hey, cool! thanks for the recipe, Toni!
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September 23rd, 2008 at 9:23 pm
I think I will try to prepare this for the hubby…hehehe…he needs it more than I do, although he would deny it to no end.
Thanks for sharing, Toni.
September 24th, 2008 at 1:16 am
the dish looks delish. but i am holding on to the little fat that i have and won’t let it burn away. i’m skipping this post.
September 24th, 2008 at 1:21 am
hmmm.. never pa ata ako nakatikim ng tomato juice? masarap ba? parang itong soup na ang kasagutan ah hehe
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September 24th, 2008 at 1:39 am
Fat-burning you say?
siempre ako…hahaha…and I have all the ingredients now…its just my big fat ass that is tieing my in to the bed the whole morning…hahahaha
September 24th, 2008 at 4:03 am
oh no… is this a variation of the infamous cabbage soup diet???
pero in fairview, masarap yung cabbage soup na yun. and yours looks sooooooo good to have with rice and pritong isda. (hehehehehe).
oh… fat burning ba ito kamo? hehehehe
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September 24th, 2008 at 7:21 am
i want this! looks so yummy, and healthy too! ill bookmark this!
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September 24th, 2008 at 7:39 am
7 days you say? hmmm…i’m up for the challenge. hahaha. let me check my calendar first. i have to make sure there are no parties or important holidays in the 7 days i will be stuffing myself with this soup. the veggies look so pretty! love the colors!
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September 24th, 2008 at 8:40 am
I will really try making this one. Yes, just like jeanny, timely for me, i need to shed off some fats. I need to be fit, not fat!
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September 24th, 2008 at 8:54 am
toni, natuwa naman ako sa “it will make you gassy” comment mo about the soup. hehehe
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September 24th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
I have the recipes here. I just dump it all in the pot? No specified number of cups for the water and tomato juice?
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September 24th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Sorry, I meant ingredients. Hehehe. I’m so hungry I can’t think straight. I’ll eat corned beef first. Will start soup diet tomorrow.
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September 25th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
I may be shot for saying this, because this is supposed to be healthy and waist-friendly, but if you threw in some red or white beans and some cooked pasta, and this becomes minestrone! Yum! Thanks for sharing, Toni!
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September 25th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
i hope i’m not too late yet to raise my hands..! may natira pa ba sa akin?
it sounds and smells so yummy to me, i’d love to make to make this soup for the cold months ahead!
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September 26th, 2008 at 6:12 am
A word in your ear: don’t go for the soup mix if it has MSG listed. The fat-burning qualities of the soup will be compromised by the sheer amount of MSG in the soup mix, and might even be counterproductive.
This is a great soup. I’d up the protein quotient – without compromising flavor and calories – with shredded chicken breast, fresh shrimps, or lean sirloin.
Thanks for posting this, Toni! More power to your healthy eating program!
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September 26th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
ay, perfect ito toni! promise, i’ll try this one next week!
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September 27th, 2008 at 11:30 am
good thing you mentioned that eating this will make a person gassy. hahaha! when i saw the pics i immediately thought, “i am so going to get my mom to make this! then i’ll bring it to work and snack on it.”
thanks for sharing this, toni!
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September 29th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I LOST 2.5 lbs and it’s only Monday. My diet officially ends on Wednesday.
I list here my experience with the soup:
1. It tastes great! I would order this soup in a restaurant even if I’m not on a diet.
2. It does make you gassy. True test of unconditional love.
3. I cheated. I ate regular food from my husband’s plate. I ate oatmeal for breakfast. I ate out during our dates.
4. It is filling. After 1 or 2 bowls, I try to eat regular food but I end up my just taking in a few bites.
5. I am glowing. Maybe this is just my imagination.
Thank you, TONI! Mwah! Mwah! Mwah!
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September 29th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Your soup is becoming famous in plurk land.
I will give it a try one of these days.
October 3rd, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Mark and I are making a batch this weekend
Will let you know how it turns out 
p.s. I shared this also with my friends, ha
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October 27th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I’ve been looking for some healthy food to add to our usual meals and this one looks yummy and easy to do. I’m also inspired with the positive results as what Mrs. G. commented.
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November 3rd, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I am a vegetarian. What can i replace for meat? Any suggestions
November 25th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Hi all. I’m on my 8th day of this diet and have lost 10lbs so far!! I’m not a “fat” person but had about 15 or 20lbs (max) to lose and this is the perfect diet for before the holidays. I eat fruit with it the first day, veggies the second day. Veggies and fruit on day three. Skim milk and bananas on day four. Beef on day five (I put extra lean ground beef right into the soup for this day) and its good because day 6 is also beef day with veggies. I also put a roast in the slow cooker the night before and grazed on that during the 6th day. Day 7 is brown rice, veggies and unsweetened juices. Everyday you eat soup and each of these and by this morning I was 10lbs lighter!!! I couldn’t believe it!! AND its filling! Sometimes I put a package of chili spices in it to give it flavor…yum!! Surprisingly easy to stick to. I have the exact recipe with each day written out if anyone wants it just drop me an email. jfriend3@hotmail.com
Jenn
January 21st, 2009 at 11:24 am
Lipton Onion Soup packets contain trans fats, which defeats the purpose of a fat-burning soup. It’s better just to used dried onion and other herbs.
February 19th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
thanx for the recipe i will definitely try it.
February 20th, 2009 at 2:27 am
I am vegetarian , what you guys suggest me?
December 16th, 2009 at 3:28 am
How much is a serving exactly? Ounce wise.
December 23rd, 2009 at 1:34 am
I can’t see myself eating something for 7 straight days but this looks like something I’d enjoy on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing!
Mike
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January 6th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
This soup sounds good. Honestly eating anything high in fibre, low in fat and full of veggies and water for a week will do what this soup promises (like a large green salad with a low fat homemade dressing). That being said, I bet this would be great with a healthy dose of Tabasco.
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