Zone Diet Quickie Soup 🥣
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 1 (Adjust as needed)
Category: Vegetable Soup 🌿
Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spring, Summer, Winter, Stove Top, Less than 30 Minutes ⏰
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 2/3 tsp | Canola oil |
| 6 | Asparagus spears |
| 6 | Deli ham slices |
| 8 cups | Fat-free chicken broth |
| 1/2 cup | Red pepper |
| 1 | Noodle of choice |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1035.8
- Total Fat: 38.1g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 145.2mg
- Sodium: 4870.1mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 121.1g
- Dietary Fiber: 43.1g
- Sugars: 52.6g
- Protein: 77.4g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Broth:
- In a large saucepan, heat 3 cups of water along with 8 cups of fat-free chicken broth until boiling. Keep it simmering until needed in step 4.
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Sauté the Vegetables:
- In a non-stick skillet, heat 2 2/3 tsp of canola oil over medium-high heat until it’s nice and hot.
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Add Veggies:
- Add the 1/2 cup of red pepper and 6 asparagus spears to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables reach a tender-crisp texture, which usually takes about 7 minutes.
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Introduce the Ham:
- Stir in 6 slices of deli ham into the skillet. Cook for an additional minute or until the ham is thoroughly cooked.
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Cook the Noodles:
- While the veggies and ham are cooking, stir your noodle of choice into the simmering broth. Cook according to the package instructions until the noodles reach a tender consistency.
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Bring It All Together:
- Once the noodles are cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat. Do not drain the water.
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Final Assembly:
- Stir in the ham and vegetable mixture from the skillet into the saucepan with the noodles and broth. Mix everything together well.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Ladle your Zone Diet Quickie Soup into bowls and enjoy this hearty, nutritious meal! 🥄🍲
This Zone Diet Quickie Soup is not only bursting with flavor but also packed with healthy nutrients. It’s a perfect dish for those following a low-protein or low-cholesterol diet, or simply looking for a quick and wholesome meal option. Feel free to customize the vegetables or add your favorite herbs and spices to make it your own! Enjoy the deliciousness! 😋
