Instructions: In a large stock pot, heat the oil and saute the onions until tender. Add the beans, lentils, and/or barley with stock to cover, bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Toss in the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil with more stock, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are cooked but not too soft - about 30 minutes or so.

Comments: Not unlike the cabbage soup diet, but heartier and even cooked in a little oil. Its a great soup and one that you should eat to excess to lose the maximum amount of weight, according to Raquel. Plus youre not on a strict regimen and can take breaks from it as your life demands. You also have a lot of discretion in its making - you decide what and how much. Make a big pot and demolish it...make another pot....

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