Requesting all your healthy soup recipes!

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  • 1 3/4 lbs of lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken.
    1tsp olive oil
    1 large onion peeled and chopped.
    1 large red,yellow, or green pepper seeded and chopped.
    1 large yellow squash, chopped
    8 oz mushrooms, chopped
    2 tsp chopped garlic
    1 bottle 46 oz redused sodium tomato or veggie cocktail juice
    1 can 15 oz pinto, garbanzo, or black beans rinced and drained
    1 can 14 oz crushed tomatos
    1 Tbs lime juice
    1 tbs ground cumin 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
    1/4 cup each fresh cilantro and parsley leaves chopped.

    If you dont want to use meat, you can use another can of beans. I used one can of pinto, and one of garbanzo. I also used a large red bepper in place of the squash cause i dont like squash. also, i used Itallian parsley cause it helps with belly fat


    Make sure you have a large saucepot, or very deep pan.

    Step 1
    In saucepot over medium-high heat, cook beef, turkey, or chicken in olive oil 5 min or until cooked through, stirring occasionally. remove from pot; drain if desired.

    Step 2
    In same saucepot, cook onions, peppers, squash, mushrooms and garlic 5 min or untill vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

    Step 3
    Stir in coctail juice, beans, tomatos, lime juice, cymin, cayenne and cooked meat. Add 1 cup water to thin soup (ifdesired) Cover; bring soup just to a simmer. (Do not boil.) Reduce heat to medium-low; let simmer 20 min, stirring occasionally. Add cilantro and parsley. Cover; let simmer 5 min. Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese if desired. (Note: Soup can be stored in refrigerator for 5 days or frozen.)

    Prep time 10 min. Total time 45 min.
    Makes 10-12 cups (2-3 cups per serving)
  • Sanya77
    Sanya77 Posts: 172 Member
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  • BeckySue1977
    BeckySue1977 Posts: 91 Member
    bumping this so I can browse later
  • Rachelito
    Rachelito Posts: 119 Member
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  • annathomas88
    annathomas88 Posts: 27 Member
    This soup is so very easy to make and absolutely delicious!!

    Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

    Ingredients:
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 small onion, diced
    3 stalks celery, diced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    2 carrots, shredded
    1 pound cooked, cubed chicken breast
    4 cups chicken broth
    1 (16 ounce) package mini potato gnocchi
    1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
    2 cups low fat half-and-half cream
    salt and ground black pepper to taste

    Directions:
    First cook your chicken or you can use leftover chicken. I use 6 chicken tender strips, season with salt and pepper and bake in the oven then shred the chicken. While your chicken is cooking Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, garlic, and carrots in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cubed chicken and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
    Stir gnocchi into the simmering soup and cook until they begin to float, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted, about 3 additional minutes.
    Cook until soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Enjoy :)
  • dot1212
    dot1212 Posts: 72 Member
    bump for later. Great sounding recipes.
  • OP I've been thinking the same thing! Thanks for posting this! I cannot wait to try some of these!!
  • sarahmoo12
    sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
    bump for later!! I LOVE SOUP!!
  • smelons
    smelons Posts: 450 Member
    Just received a link to this in an email from Clipper Teas:

    Chickpea, Chilli and
    Lentil Soup



    Serves 4



    Ingredients
    2 tsp cumin seeds
    large pinch chilli flakes
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 red onion
    140g red split lentils
    850ml vegetable stock
    1 can of tomatoes
    200g drained chickpeas
    Handful of coriander

    Method

    In a saucepan dry-fry the cumin seeds and the chilli flakes for 1 minute.
    Chop the red onion and add with the oil.
    Cook for a further 4-6 minutes.
    Stir in the remaining ingredients.
    Simmer until the lentils are soft, this should be around 14 minutes.
    Blend the soup to whatever consistency you prefer.
    Garnish with coriander and enjoy!


    Suggestions
    If you prefer a more chunky soup add half the chickpeas after you blend.
  • melodylyn73
    melodylyn73 Posts: 505 Member
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  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Aren't all soups healthy, so long as they aren't canned soups packed with sodium? I am trying to think of an unhealthy soup.... *Jeopardy music playing*

    I give up, Alex. :laugh:
  • srpm
    srpm Posts: 275 Member
    For soup I usually throw whatever frozen veggies I have, a can of tomatoes, maybe mushrooms and beans if I have them in with a box of low-sodium broth then add whatever seasoning I'm in the mood for then let it cook all day on low :) I'm not big on recipes. Usually ends up around 50-75 calories/cup and very low on fat.
  • secondlane
    secondlane Posts: 20 Member
    Oh I'm soooo hungry right now reading all of these! Thanks everyone :)
  • 1RareJewel
    1RareJewel Posts: 440 Member
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    tjstieren Posts: 44 Member
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  • KarenPopoff
    KarenPopoff Posts: 38 Member
    bump!!
  • carole456
    carole456 Posts: 121 Member
    This is my favourite. It's filling, healthy and warming.

    Lentil, chick pea and chilli soup.

    Recipe is here: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/333614/red-lentil-chickpea-and-chilli-soup

    222 cals per bowl. Enjoy.

    2 tsp cumin seeds
    large pinch chilli flakes
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 red onion , chopped
    140g red split lentils
    850ml vegetable stock or water
    400g can tomatoes , whole or chopped
    200g carton chickpeas or ½ a can, rinsed and drained (freeze leftovers)
    small bunch coriander , roughly chopped (save a few leaves, to serve)
    4 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt , to serve

    1. Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry the cumin seeds and chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas. Add the oil and onion, and cook for 5 mins. Stir in the lentils, stock and tomatoes, then bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have softened.

    2. Whizz the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until it is a rough purée, pour back into the pan and add the chickpeas. Heat gently, season well and stir in the coriander. Finish with a dollop of yogurt and coriander leaves.

    Per serving
    222 kcalories, protein 13g, carbohydrate 33g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 6g, sugar 6g, salt 0.87 g
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  • carole456
    carole456 Posts: 121 Member
    These recipes all look great, can't wait to try them!
  • lwagnitz
    lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
    Dont really have a recipe just play it by ear.

    Vegetable Broth
    Spinach
    Halved cherry tomatoes
    Mushrooms
    Onion

    Usually cook with garlic, salt, pepper, and add some hot sauce and lime near the end :) I change it every time I cook, but this is basically what I work off of. I was never taught how to cook much, so I'm kinda just learning and playing around. Everyone who has tried it has liked it so far :)
  • forgtmenot
    forgtmenot Posts: 860 Member
    I actually made this Tuesday night. It's a stew though, not sure if that qualifies as soup or not.

    Healthy Beef Stew (Modified from food.com for crock pot)

    Serves 6

    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    2 stalks celery, sliced
    2 medium garlic cloves, minced
    2 medium carrots sliced
    20 ounces beef stew meat (can also use lean round roast and cut it yourself to make a little more healthy)
    1 cup green beans (can use canned or fresh)
    2 medium potatoes, without skin, cut into bite sized pieces
    2 cups low sodium beef broth
    28 ounces low-sodium stewed (can also use crushed) tomatoes
    3/4 medium onion, diced
    1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    *optional to thicken*1/2 cup of flour (can use wheat flour to make a little more nutritious if you want)

    Directions:

    Put all ingredients in crock pot and stir. Set crock pot to high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 with lid on. When it's done if it is still too watery for your taste you can remove a little of the broth (a cup or so) and whisk in enough flour to make a gravy like substance and add that to the stew (this is what I had to do, I like a thick stew) or you can add some tomato paste if you prefer that to thicken.

    It comes out to 311 cals per serving on MFP
    ETA: Here's a link to the original recipe http://www.food.com/recipe/heart-healthy-beef-stew-291061
  • katmix
    katmix Posts: 296 Member
    Bump!
  • jwh225
    jwh225 Posts: 45 Member
    Ingredients:

    Chicken Broth 14.5 oz Can Darlene - Swanson 100% Fat Free 33%Les Sodium, 3 container (2 cups ea., 6 cups total)
    Generic - Lemon, Raw Each, 2 lemon
    1 bay leaf
    Carrots - Raw, 2 medium, sliced 1/4 wide
    Chicken - Breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, 1 breast, bone and skin removed, shreaded
    Barrilla - Bow Tie Pasta, 1 cup
    Raw - Cilantro, 1 cup, chopped

    Directions:

    Roast chicken breast 350 1 hour (olive oil, salt pepper

    Add juice form 2 lemons to cicken broth

    Add Bay leaf

    Bring to boil

    Add carrots and cook for 2 min

    Add shreaded chicken

    Remove Bay Leaf

    Break up bow tie pasta, or any other pasta and add, cook for 8 min

    Add chopped Cilanteo

    Serve.

    Great leftovers


    3 servings, 290 cal per serving.
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  • :smile: these look great! thanks so much for sharing!:flowerforyou:
  • :smile: bump. These sound great! thanks for sharing!:flowerforyou:
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    gonna_do_it_56 Posts: 206 Member
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    cmbx2mom Posts: 56 Member
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  • milli51
    milli51 Posts: 33 Member
    bump. sound yummy!!