HEALTHY VEGGIE SOUP
Make a double batch of this soup if you want to take it to work. I really love the flavor and how very low calorie it is.
Be sure to plan your meals in advance when you are looking to control your weight. Make a pot of soup and you will always have something to snack on or an easy go to lunch. Be good to yourself you are worth it
Be sure to plan your meals in advance when you are looking to control your weight. Make a pot of soup and you will always have something to snack on or an easy go to lunch. Be good to yourself you are worth it
I really like a fully loaded veggie soup while I'm looking for a lower calorie way to dine If you are watching "points" then this soup might be counted as zero points! This soup has fennel and spices with a real kick. The sweetness of the fennel with the heat adds a delicious twist. Omit any veggie you don't like and double up on the one that you love.
Make a big pot so you can take it to work and have a healthy weight loss kind of a week.
Ingredients:
2 onions, 1 red, 1 yellow peeled and chopped
3 carrots scrubbed and chopped
6 celery stalks with green tops chopped
1 bulb fennel with green , core removed, diced
5 small or 2 large tomatoes chopped with juice (can be replaced with 14 oz can)
1 head broccoli crown chopped
2 cups green beans trimmed and chopped
1/2 cabbage chopped
2 large or 3 medium zucchini chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
1 teaspoon oregano
3-4 bay leaves
1-2 yellow squash diced
2-3 garlic minced
10 cups water or vegetarian broth
salt and crushed red pepper to taste
Make a big pot so you can take it to work and have a healthy weight loss kind of a week.
Ingredients:
2 onions, 1 red, 1 yellow peeled and chopped
3 carrots scrubbed and chopped
6 celery stalks with green tops chopped
1 bulb fennel with green , core removed, diced
5 small or 2 large tomatoes chopped with juice (can be replaced with 14 oz can)
1 head broccoli crown chopped
2 cups green beans trimmed and chopped
1/2 cabbage chopped
2 large or 3 medium zucchini chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
1 teaspoon oregano
3-4 bay leaves
1-2 yellow squash diced
2-3 garlic minced
10 cups water or vegetarian broth
salt and crushed red pepper to taste
Instructions: In large soup pot add chopped onions, carrots, fennel and celery over medium/low heat stirring often. You do not need to add oil but if the veggies start to stick then turn the heat down and stir. Cook for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cabbage, green beans cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes , water and herbs and spices/bay leaf cook for 5 minutes. Add squash and zucchini and cook for 15-20 minutes. Adjust your seasonings and remove the bay leaf. I like this soup on the spicy side which goes so well with the tomatoes in the soup. A squeeze of lemon would be delicious in your bowl if you want to brighten up the flavor. I can eat this soup all week long and it is so healthy !
This is my reason for making healthy soups!
To your good health, Jan |
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