Winter-Wonder Weight-Loss Soup
Winter-Wonder Weight-Loss Soup
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
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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
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Add the remaining vegetable stock and simmer for 10 minutes. |
Step 3
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Stir in zucchini and kale, simmer for 5 more minutes. |
Step 4
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Add spinach and simmer 1 minute longer. |
Step 5
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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. |