Simple Green Soup
Here is a quick and easy green soup that will do wonders for your waistline! Packed with plenty of veggies, this will surely hit the spot!
Winter-Wonder Weight-Loss Soup
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| Serves | 4 |
| Cook time | 30 minutes |
| By author | Client at Boulder Nutrition and Exercise |
This is a super quick and easy soup that certainly won't bust your waistline! The vibrant green color of this will surely leave you with a smile! Try serving with a simple salmon fillet or grilled chicken breast to make an easy meal.
Per serving: ~90kcals; 1 serving grain/starchy vegetable, 1 serving vegetable, 1/2 oz protein equivalent
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 turnip, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable stock
- 2 large zucchini, cut into 1-cm pieces
- 1 bunch curly kale, rinsed and drained
- handful spinach leaves
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| In a sauce pan, saute onion and garlic with a little water or vegetable stock for about 4 minutes. Add turnip and sweet potato, saute 3 more minutes. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Add the remaining vegetable stock and simmer for 10 minutes. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Stir in zucchini and kale, simmer for 5 more minutes. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Add spinach and simmer 1 minute longer. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Pour entire soup mixture into blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return to sauce pan on low heat. Add fresh parsley to garnish. | |
