This healthy, comforting Minestrone soup is loaded with leafy greens, tomatoes, vegetables, beans, and chicken, and is topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese just before serving.
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A generous portion of this hearty barley and vegetable soup is a satisfying one-pot meal. Barley is high in fiber, it helps in lowering cholesterol and keeping blood sugar levels balanced, and it’s a great source of iron, folate, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium. This soup is a powerhouse of nutrients, plus it’s fat-free and vegetarian, as long as you swap out the beef broth for vegetable broth. Mushrooms naturally pair well with the nutty flavor of barley, so it’s no wonder that this soup has such a depth and complexity of flavor. It’s the perfect winter soup, so now is the best time to make it!
Use leftover rice and canned (or rotisserie) chicken to make this heartwarming pot of soup. Throw in a variety of chopped fresh veggies and you’ve got a complete, balanced and healthy starter or main dish.
This soup is a chowder makeover; it’s got a rich texture and is full of sweet corn flavor, without any of the fat that’s found in your typical chowder. Instead of using butter or heavy cream, this chowder gets its creaminess from a mixture of skim milk and chickpea flour, which is a great source of protein and fiber. If you don’t have chickpea flour at home, I would recommend substituting it with cornmeal to enhance the chowder’s corn flavor, or with almond flour.
I love the packages of dried beans with 16 kinds of beans- it's a combination including pinto beans, red beans, pink beans, kidney beans, northern beans, lima beans, white beans, black beans, black eyed peas, chickpeas, split peas, lentils, and pearl barley. That's a lot of beans...and a TON of nutrients. They make a complex, flavorful, and textured soup. Some bean soup mixes are labeled with 15 beans, 13 beans, or any number of beans ranging from 9-16. Grab one of those bags and try this soup recipe!
A meatless, main-dish crockpot soup made of white beans that simmer all day with garlic and onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and carrots. Such simple flavors, but together they make the perfect soup.
It’s that time of year again – time for colds, coughs, sinus infections, flus, and stomach bugs that could strike at any moment. Sick days can often make us lose our appetite and make us sensitive to the foods we eat. This soup recipe is my variation of chicken noodle soup. It’s made with chicken, rice, and a mixture of low-residue vegetables, all of which nourish the body and are easy to digest. This recipe is a quick one to whip up - in just 15 minutes, you’ve got a flavorful, soothing, and comforting bowl of brothy chicken soup.
This is my go-to black bean soup recipe. It's so flavorful, a bit spicy, and hearty, packed with vegetables, protein, and fiber. In this recipe, I use medium salsa and a small amount of cayenne pepper to add just the right amount of heat for me. If you like a lot of spice, you can use hot salsa and more cayenne pepper, or alternatively, use mild salsa and just a pinch of cayenne for a less spicy soup. My favorite part about slow cooking soup made with dried beans is that it eliminates the extra step of soaking the beans overnight. Just throw everything into the crockpot, puree, and you're done!
Fall is on the horizon, and I've already begun craving soup. When the weather turns cold, what’s more comforting and satisfying than a big bowl of steaming hot soup? It’s definitely a staple in my house during the fall and winter months. Every weekend I make a large batch of soup in the crockpot, and my family and I enjoy it for lunch throughout the whole week. It’s a time saver, and it’s also a great way to increase your intake of fiber-rich beans and vegetables. My recipe for split pea soup is definitely the "stick-to-your-ribs" type - very thick and filling; however, it's easy to thin with extra water or broth if you prefer a thinner consistency. It is also quick and easy to make, has a short ingredient list, and this version is vegetarian, with the ham flavor coming from a seasoning packet instead of a ham hock.
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