Maybe You Like it, Healthy Soup Recipes

There's absolutely nothing more satisfying on a freezing afternoon than snuggling up to a steaming bowl of soup. Instead of opening up a can, attempt one of these easy dishes. They're chock-full of nutrient-rich vegetables, protein-packed beans, and mouthwatering flavors, which will keep your family sensation fantastic throughout the winter season. Grab a hunk of crusty bread and take pleasure in the feast!

Lima Bean, Mushroom, and Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup big, dried lima beans
• 3 tablespoon. coarse pearl barley
• 6 cups low-sodium veggie broth
• 2 cups sliced portabella mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup diced carrots

Directions

Wash lima beans and barley individually in cold water. Drain pipes and move to a soup kettle. Add vegetable broth and continuing to be ingredients; cover and give a boil. Prepare over low-medium heat until lima beans are soft, about two hours. Serve hot.

Makes eight portions: Each serving supplies about 110 calories, 0 g fat and cholesterol,130 mg salt, 21 g carb, 6 g dietary fiber. 5 g sugars, and 6 g protein.

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 2 or 3 butternut, acorn, or Hubbard squash
• 2 garlic cloves
• A few sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons saltless butter
• 2 yellow onions
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 8 cups veggie broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut squash in half, get rid of seeds, and roast cut-side-down with garlic and thyme inside. Roast about 60 minutes or up until soft. Scoop out flesh and set aside, together with the garlic and thyme. Include butter to a pan set over medium-high heat; include onions and roasted garlic and saute up until soft. Include scooped squash to pan and stir, then add wine to deglaze. Reduce heat somewhat and include broth and bay leaf, then simmer for 10 minutes. Eliminate bay leaf and puree in a food mill; season with salt and pepper and cider vinegar to taste. Serve right away.

Makes 4 portions: Each serving includes about 182 calories, 1 g protein, 6 g fat (30 percent calories from fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 27 g carbs, 3 g fiber, and 10 mg salt.

Makes four portions: Each serving includes about 521 calories, 8 g fat (4 g hydrogenated fat, no trans fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 683 mg salt, 77 g carbohydrate, 9 g dietary fiber, 8 g sugars, and 38 g protein.

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