Diet Soup Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
Description:
Looking for a flavorful diet soup recipe that skips the cabbage? Look no further! This alternative “diet soup” recipe, inspired by Good Housekeeping, is perfect for those seeking a nutritious meal without sacrificing taste. To maintain its freshness and nutritional value, it’s recommended to keep a two-day supply of this Basic Soup in the refrigerator and freeze the rest in convenient 3-cup portions.
Recipe Category:
One Dish Meal 🍲
Keywords:
- Lunch/Snacks 🥗
- Vegetable 🥕
- < 60 Mins ⏰
- Stove Top 🔥
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 5 | Carrots |
| 3 | Celery ribs |
| 3 | Onions |
| 1 | Leek |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| 1/2 | Tomato |
| 12 | Cauliflower |
| 3 | Green beans |
| 2 | Zucchini |
| 1/2 | Fresh parsley |
| 2 | Chicken bouillon cubes |
| 12 | Cups water |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Fresh ground pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by coating a large pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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Sauté Aromatics: Over medium-high heat, add carrots, celery, onions, and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
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Add Tomatoes: Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, using the side of a spoon to break up the tomatoes.
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Incorporate Vegetables: Add cauliflower, leeks, green beans, zucchini, and fresh parsley to the pan.
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Season and Simmer: Dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in 12 cups of water, then pour into the pan. Heat the mixture to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce Heat: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and allow the soup to simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until the vegetables become tender.
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Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if desired.
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Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy the comforting flavors of this nutritious diet soup!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 35.5
- Fat Content: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 211.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.4g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Sugar: 3.8g
- Protein: 1.9g
Recipe Yield:
- 24 Cups of Delicious Diet Soup 🥣
This hearty yet low-calorie soup is a perfect choice for anyone watching their weight or simply looking for a nutritious meal option. Packed with a variety of vegetables and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Feel free to customize the ingredients to suit your taste preferences, and enjoy the satisfaction of a wholesome, homemade meal.
