LOW CALORIE VEGETABLE SOUP

                  FILLING NOT FATTENING SOUP

Nothing says Fall to me like the smell of a good soup cooking in the kitchen. The Autumn leaves are turning beautiful hues of orange, yellow, red, brown, so why not match the colors with some tasty vegetables. This hearty vegetable soup has all the fall colors you could ask for, plus it's filling and nutritious without being high in calories. Another positive it's super easy to make, so that gives you some options. You can make a big batch and freeze some for later or divide it up into individual serving bowls and keep it in the fridge. I personally don't like raw veggies, and it's not always possible for me to stop  and cook my vegetables in order to get my daily allowance in. With the soup divided into serving size bowls I can just grab and go, no fuss. This also helps me to stay on track with my healthy eating plan, because it is fast and convenient. 

Total Time: 43 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 28 min.
Yield: 8 servings, about 1½ cups each

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup white corn kernels
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
3 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth
1 tsp. dried ground thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup broccoli florets (or cauliflower florets)
2 medium red or white potatoes, cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 medium yellow squash, cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 cup medium zucchini, cut into ¾-inch cubes

Preparation:
1. Heat oil in large stockpot over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and carrots; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
3. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
4. Add corn, tomatoes, broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
5. Add broccoli and potatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes.
6. Add squash and zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes.

Calories 237                                             21 DAY FIX

Dietary Fiber 4g                                       1 GREEN 1 RED 1/2 BLUE

Protein 28g

Carbs 19g

Fat total 6g