Hearty Garden Vegetable Medley Soup
This Hearty Garden Vegetable Medley Soup is a delicious and nutritious blend of fresh vegetables that will warm your soul and satisfy your appetite without adding extra points to your diet. Each bowl brims with vibrant colors and flavors, making it a wholesome option for anyone looking to eat better. With its zero points on the Weight Watchers program, this soup is perfect for those who want to indulge without the guilt. Packed with dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, this recipe utilizes seasonal vegetables and can be easily adapted based on what you have in your garden or pantry. Enjoy a comforting bowl of health that nourishes your body and keeps your taste buds happy.
4
Servings
50
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
carrot
2/3 cup (sliced)
onion
1/2 cup (diced)
garlic
2 cloves (minced)
fat-free broth
3 cups (beef, chicken or vegetable)
green cabbage
1 1/2 cups (diced)
green beans
1/2 cup
tomato paste
1 tablespoon
tomatoes
1 large (diced)
celery
2 stalks (diced)
dried basil
1/2 teaspoon
dried oregano
1/3 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
zucchini
1/2 cup (diced)
Instructions
1
In a large saucepan sprayed with cooking spray, sauté the sliced carrots, diced onion, minced garlic, and diced celery over medium heat for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
2
Pour in the fat-free broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
3
Add the diced green cabbage, green beans, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, and salt. Stir thoroughly to combine the ingredients.
4
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the green beans are tender.
5
Finally, stir in the diced zucchini and continue to heat the soup for an additional 5 minutes.
6
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Information
0.125
Fat
10
Carbs
2
Protein
2.5
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearty Garden Vegetable Medley Soup?
Hearty Garden Vegetable Medley Soup is a nutritious blend of fresh vegetables designed to be delicious, filling, and healthy.
How many calories are in a serving of this soup?
Each serving contains approximately 50 calories.
Is this soup suitable for Weight Watchers?
Yes, it is designed as a zero-point recipe on the Weight Watchers program.
Is the Hearty Garden Vegetable Medley Soup vegan?
Yes, as long as you use vegetable broth, this recipe is entirely vegan.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, the ingredients listed are naturally gluten-free.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What are the primary vegetables in this soup?
The soup includes carrots, onions, garlic, green cabbage, green beans, tomatoes, celery, and zucchini.
What type of broth should I use?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of fat-free broth, which can be beef, chicken, or vegetable broth.
How much fat is in this soup?
This soup is very low in fat, containing only 0.125g per serving.
How much dietary fiber does this soup provide?
Each serving provides 2.5g of dietary fiber.
How much protein is in each bowl?
There are 2 grams of protein per serving.
What is the carbohydrate count?
Each serving contains 10 grams of carbohydrates.
How do I prepare the carrots?
The carrots should be sliced before being added to the soup.
How should the onions and celery be prepared?
Both the onions and the celery should be diced.
What is the first step in cooking the soup?
The first step is to sauté the carrots, onion, garlic, and celery in a large saucepan sprayed with cooking spray for about 5 minutes.
How long should the soup simmer?
The soup should simmer for 20 minutes once the broth, cabbage, beans, and initial seasonings are added.
When is the zucchini added?
The zucchini is added during the final 5 minutes of cooking to ensure it stays tender but not mushy.
What seasonings are used in this vegetable medley?
The recipe uses dried basil, dried oregano, and salt.
How much tomato paste is required?
The recipe requires 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.
Can I use fresh tomatoes?
Yes, the recipe specifically calls for 1 large diced tomato.
How much garlic is needed?
You will need 2 cloves of minced garlic.
What is the amount of green cabbage used?
The recipe uses 1.5 cups of diced green cabbage.
Do I need to use oil to sauté the vegetables?
No, the recipe suggests using cooking spray to keep the fat content low.
What is the cooking time for the green beans?
The green beans are simmered for 20 minutes until they are tender.
How much green beans should I add?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of green beans.
Can I garnish this soup?
Yes, you can garnish the hot soup with fresh herbs if desired.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
What heat level should I use for simmering?
After bringing the broth to a boil, reduce the heat to low for simmering.
Is this soup good for meal prep?
Yes, it is a wholesome and easy-to-reheat option for those looking to eat better throughout the week.
Can I adapt this recipe?
Yes, the recipe is easily adapted based on seasonal vegetables you have in your garden or pantry.