Vegetable Weight Loss Soup
A big bowl of this vegetable soup will leave you feeling satisfied for hours without consuming a lot of calories, which is helpful when trying to lose weight. Plus, it's an easy way to boost your vegetable servings for the day.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 medium carrots, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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12 ounces fresh green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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8 cups no-salt-added chicken broth or low-sodium vegetable broth
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2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium cannellini or other white beans, rinsed
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4 cups chopped kale
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2 medium zucchini, chopped
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4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
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¾ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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8 teaspoons prepared pesto
Description
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, green beans and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
- Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes more.
- Add white beans, kale, zucchini, tomatoes, vinegar, salt and pepper. Increase heat to return to a simmer; cook until the zucchini and kale have softened, about 10 minutes.
- Top each serving of soup with 1 teaspoon pesto.