Healthy Light Vegetable Soup: [Vegetarian & Gluten Free]
Servings 8
Calories 44kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 2 cups sliced celery
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable stock
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- optional: 1 cup shelled edamame soy beans, 1 cup cannelini beans, 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven heat oil over medium meat, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add in carrots, celery and onion.
- Saute until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Pour in water and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling add in green beans (soy beans if using) and seasonings.
- Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Uncover, add in fresh spinach and parsley.
- Cook until spinach is wilted about 5 minutes.
Notes
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 1*
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g