"Free Weight Loss" Soup

This recipe is from the book "The Metabolism Boosting Diet" by Dr. Joey Shulman.  She recommends this soup to help with cravings or during those times when you need just a little bit more to fill you up.  The name of the soup is a little deceiving if read out of context ~ long story short in her book she talks about what she calls "Free Foods" ~ these are foods that you can eat a lot of as they are super nutritious and will help ward off those bad snacking habits (like grabbing a bag of chips or something).  This soup can be something you snack on or use as a side but it is not a meal in itself necessarily ~ you would want to add some protein or possibly a grain.  It is full of veggies and is a great option when you tend to snack, snack, snack on not so great things.  I eat it as a snack during the day or as PART of a meal.  For sure not something to live off of but a great alternative for a side or snack, especially during cold days!  This is what I use for the soup:

You can see Flora my bulldog is VERY excited about it!

Here is the recipe:

"Free Weight Loss Soup" is part of Phase 1: Balance ~ pg. 181 in her great book!

6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 28oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups finely chopped cabbage (I use green for mine)
1 cup finely chopped zucchini
1 cup diced onions
1 cup diced carrots
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp tomato paste
1 tsp balsamic vinegar

I also added a little mushroom this batch:)

Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a soft boil.  Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Per serving: 60.5 calories, 1.5g total fat, 9g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 2g fibre, 5g sugars

Voila!

This recipe is SO easy and you can really play around and add veggies or spices that you really enjoy.  It is a breeze to whip up and is also a great option for freezing and storing.  You could always double your batch and freeze in portion size containers.  Enjoy!