Eating a broth based soup, like this one, as an appetizer to a meal is a great way to fill up. This soup is low in calories, but high in fiber. The fiber will keep you full longer so that you can eat less and lose weight.
This recipe is heart healthy. This recipe is diabetes friendly.
Yield: 6 servings
Sauté onions in oil in a large pot until translucent. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Add the tomatoes, orange juice and water and bring to a boil. Add the frozen vegetables. Return to a boil and simmer until the vegetables are almost tender. drain and rinse the beans and add them to the soup. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until the vegetables are just tender.
Nutrition Facts: Calories: 200, Fat: 3 grams, Saturated fat: 0, Cholesterol: 0, Sodium: 23 mg, Carbohydrate: 36 grams, Fiber: 7 grams, Protein: 9 grams
