73 Reviews of Diet Soup

From: MizzNezz

On Aug 23, 2002

Great! I love all these veggies. I even added a few frozen peas and a cup each of turnip and rutabaga. I didn't have leeks, so I used onion and that worked out good. I also added 2 cans of beef broth and used beef boullion, just because my husband will eat it better if it's got a beefy taste. It has a lot of veggie flavor, we really liked it! Thanks Jo Ann, for another keeper!

From: bevg

On Mar 18, 2002

This soup is excellent!! The only changes I made were: I substituted some of the water for low fat vegetable broth and one can of Tomato soup. It was easy to make. I take one cup of this to work and have it for my lunch. Really delicious.

From: Sage

On Jun 17, 2002

Very good.I didn't have all the fresh ingredients but I put some frozen vegetables and it turned out excellent.

From: Linda's Kitchen

On Apr 14, 2003

This soup is Awesome!!!! My husband and I both love it! The only thing I added was sliced baby portobella mushrooms. How can this be so tasty and so low-cal? Thanks!

From: Bobbie

On Oct 2, 2008

I'm currently entrolled in the Jenny Craig Weight Loss Program — and they have a very similar soup that is "free". I have made it severalt times and it's really good. This soup even has a bit more to it — so I'm sure it is fantastic. The recipe from Jenny Craig calls for "low sodium" ingredients (i.e. the tomatoes and broth/bouillon). V-8 Juice is also a "free" food on my diet — as long as it's low sodium, so I always use some of the V-8 juice in place of the water called for in the recipe. It really adds to the flavor. I prefer beef broth/bouillon in place of chicken. I also add fresh asparagus and brussell sprouts! Of course if you don't care for those two veggies, leave them out. If it's used as a true diet soup — those suggesting to use peas, corn, potatoes, etc. — well, those are not considered "free" foods. But if it's strictly for flavor and one is not concerned about the diet aspects of the recipe — GO FOR IT! ADDED NOTE: This is really tasty — and very satisying.

From: DEBORAH MOODY

On Jul 2, 2002

This diet actually works. I did it a nd lost 100 lbs. I did variations, though. I added tofu, soy sauce and chinese veggies (bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, cabbage and the like) to vary the taste. A little cayenne pepper works too. I have used just cabbage instead of the spinach and added curry powder to give me some variety. The soup really has very little calories so I could "pig out" on all of the flavors.

From: 1-Nancy

On Jul 15, 2007

I'm a big fan of this soup. The version I make uses cabbage as well as chopped kale, collards or escarole. I don't like overcooked spinach and since I make this in a big batch for the week, the cabbage holds up well. My other standard incredients are chopped baby carrots, chopped green beans, cauliflower, chopped parsley, sliced zucchini, and a can of diced tomato and I add a good handful of frozen edemame. Also I use "Better than Boullion" brand vegetable base. I use this soup as a foundation and I vary it everytime I eat it. Some of things I might add to a portion before heating it up are: diced turkey bacon (adds a nice smoky flavor and good texture) or any leftover chicken, meat or fish. For a little more "heft" I add a small amount of cooked barley or brown rice or left over pasta or a bit of diced potato, and I change the seasonings sometimes adding parmesan cheese and Italian spices, or hot sauce, or thai fish sauce, or curry powder...etc. etc. I eat a big bowl of this soup for a meal and I stay full all the way through to the next meal - it is very satisfying. BTW, my two little dogs go absolutely crazy for this soup. Who knew how much dogs love cabbage? Since onion/leek/garlic causes anemia in dogs, I always make a side batch leaving out these ingredients just for them. They insist on munching on their soup (served room temperature) right along with me! If I try to sneak in a bowl by myself they torment me!!

From: Noell Eanes

On Feb 22, 2004

I have made this soup a couple times now. It is a great, healty versatile way to eat your veggies. I also agree with other reviewers, and recommend cutting down on the amount of spinach and adding a little more garlic. I also like adding 1 tsp of red pepper flakes to give it more of a kick. I have also added leftover turkey, chicken and shrimp and it has been good every time.

From: Terri Newell

On Nov 26, 2003

I have tried this soup, and enjoyed it. It's really good if you add some salsa to it...I add about one half to one cup of salsa to a bowl of soup when I'm reheating it. It really zings you !

From: jill white

On Aug 19, 2002

This is the best diet soup yet. I have added side dishes of chicken breast and fish as a main meal and continue to lose weight.