21 DAY FIX APPROVED BASIC VEGETABLE SOUP-ONLY 45 CALORIES PER BOWL

BASIC  LOW CALORIE VEGETABLE SOUP
I hate vegetables, especially raw veggies, so this recipe has been a life saver, well a diet saver for me. With only 45 calories a cup it helps me to stay on track with my weight loss goals. When I make it I cut the recipe in half, because it makes so much and even then I still have plenty leftover to freeze. Plus, it works great with the 21 Day Fix and helps you to get your green containers in for the day.  There are all kinds of ways to change up the flavor of the soup by adding some calorie free spices, so you don't get bored with eating the same thing everyday. But for now enjoy this Basic Diet Vegetable Soup Recipe:

            INGREDIENTS

To order the 21 Day Fix or the 3 Day Refresh

• 1 can (28 oz.)  whole tomatoes in juice
• 1/2 sm. head cabbage (1 lb) thinly sliced (6 c) or 1 small bag of slaw mix  
• 1 small bag (14-16 oz) frozen green beans
• 1 box (32 oz. ) Low Na+ Fat Free chicken broth
• 3 cup(s) water
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
• 1/2 lb. carrots, sliced
• 1 lg onion chopped or 1 small bag (16 oz. ) frozen chopped onions
• 2 lg stalks celery, sliced
• 2 lg cloves garlic, crushed with press or  1 Tbsp minced garlic in olive oil
• 1 bag ( 6 oz. each) baby spinach leaves

1. Coat 12 quart stockpot (or 2 large saucepans) with nonstick cooking spray. Over medium-high heat, add carrots, onions, celery, and garlic; cook 8 minutes or until vegetables soften, stirring occasionally.

2. Add tomatoes with their liquid, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon. Add cabbage, green beans, broth, water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.

3. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to high; stir in spinach and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. 

Each cup: About 45 calories, 2 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g total fat (0 saturated), 4 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 410 mg sodium

1 serving=1 green container (21DayFix)

MAKES ENOUGH FOR ALL WEEK AND THEN SOME.