A Soup, Even The Scale, Will Enjoy

A Soup, Even The Scale, Will Enjoy

Although many of us are still anticipating spring time and the shift to warmer weather, reality is that winter is still upon us and cool/cold weather continues nipping at more than our nose.  On these cool days, nothing sounds better than a nice, hot bowl of soup to take the edge off.  Yet, finding a delicious, healthy soup can be a challenge for those of us, wanting to ensure we continue watching our waistlines.

Often times, soup is packed with sodium…which we all know, in excess, is not the healthiest option for us. I live in a city where all four seasons make their presence. Winter involves snow and fall involves cool weather and changing leaves. With that being said, I consistently keep my eyes peeled for healthy soup recipes.

Recently, I came across a great recipe…great flavor, low calories, low fat and average sodium. Italian Vegetable Soup. I know everyone’s vegetable tastes vary; some people love mushrooms, others hate onions; some love broccoli, others hate carrots.  Although this recipe calls for specific vegetables, throwing in the veggies that float your boat, will not throw off the nutritional value of this recipe too much.

For those of you having the additional challenge of tackling picky eaters, or children…I cannot say I loved veggies when I was younger either, but even throwing in a little pasta can lure in a slightly different crowd.  Soup is comfort food.  It warms our insides…warms our homes with its enticing scent…and can warm the conversation at your dinner table.

It’s simple, grab chicken broth, vegetable juice, garlic, barley, celery, onion, green beans, cauliflower, and diced tomatoes.  Toss your ingredients together and get your soup on.