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Denise’S Diet Soup

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This vibrant and satisfying soup is a favorite for healthy eating without sacrificing flavor. Packed with garden-fresh vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, leeks, and spinach, it offers a wonderful mix of textures and nutrients. The base combines chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, and V-8 juice for a rich, savory depth, while chili powder, paprika, and oregano provide a warm, aromatic kick. Its a comforting bowl perfect for chilly evenings or meal-prepping for the week ahead. Serve it topped with a generous sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese for a creamy, salty contrast that elevates the dish from simple to spectacular.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 1282.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This vibrant and satisfying soup is a favorite for healthy eating without sacrificing flavor. Packed with garden-fresh vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, leeks, and spinach, it offers a wonderful mix of textures and nutrients. The base combines chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, and V-8 juice for a rich, savory depth, while chili powder, paprika, and oregano provide a warm, aromatic kick. Its a comforting bowl perfect for chilly evenings or meal-prepping for the week ahead. Serve it topped with a generous sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese for a creamy, salty contrast that elevates the dish from simple to spectacular.
Ingredients
  • 1 Clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1 Leek, white part only sliced
  • 1 Red Or green pepper, chopped
  • 1 Zucchini, sliced
  • 8 ounce Mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 package Frozen chopped spinach
  • 14 ounce Can stewed tomatoes
  • 16 ounce Chicken bouillion
  • 12 ounce V-8 juice
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 5 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 2 Bay Leaves
Directions
  1. 1
    Spray a large stew pot with non-stick cooking spray and place over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, sliced leek, zucchini, bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms to the pot.
  3. 3
    Saut the vegetables for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until they begin to soften and release their aroma.
  4. 4
    While the vegetables cook, thaw the frozen chopped spinach in the microwave until soft.
  5. 5
    Stir the thawed spinach into the sauted vegetables in the pot.
  6. 6
    Add the stewed tomatoes, chicken bouillon, V-8 juice, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and bay leaves to the pot.
  7. 7
    Stir well to combine all ingredients and bring the soup to a rolling boil.
  8. 8
    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  9. 9
    Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  10. 10
    Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with about 1 tablespoon of crumbled blue cheese.
  11. 11
    Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1282.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54.5g84%
Saturated Fat 14.0g70%
Cholesterol 356.0mg119%
Sodium 483.3mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 71.4g24%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g102%
Sugars 16.0g
Protein 124.0g248%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: vegetable soup, healthy dinner, low calorie, blue cheese, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, leek, chili powder, comfort food, meal prep, vegetarian option, easy recipe, winter soup, stewed tomatoes, herb seasoned, light meal
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