Egyptian Spinach Soup recipe - 194 calories

Egyptian Spinach Soup recipe - 194 calories

Egyptian Spinach Soup recipe - 194 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb spinach (well washed, large stems removed)
1/3 cup basmati rice
4 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric (or 1/4 teaspoon Madras curry powder)
3-4 scallions, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

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Moroccan Chickpea Soup recipe - 181 calories

Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Hasa al Hummus) recipe - 181 calories

Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Hasa al Hummus) recipe - 181 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup dried garbanzo beans (chickpeas), soaked overnight
2 tomatoes, peeled and diced (optional)
8 cups water
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups onions, chopped
1 small hot pepper, chopped finely
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped finely
1/2 cup fresh coriander, leaf chopped finely
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh black pepper

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Vegetarian Black Bean Soup recipe - 169 calories

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup recipe - 169 calories

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup recipe - 169 calories

Ingredients:
2 cups dried black beans
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced carrots
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped red bell peppers
2 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
2 cups chopped celery
3 bay leaves
10 cups water
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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New Potato and Green Bean Stew recipe - 184 calories

New Potato and Green Bean Stew recipe - 184 calories

New Potato and Green Bean Stew recipe - 184 calories

Ingredients:
1-1 1/2 lb new potatoes (if not in season, use 3 large baking potatoes)
1-1 1/2 lb fresh green beans, washed and snapped
1 ham steak, fat removed and cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 onion, diced
1 quart low sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water (optional)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

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Crock Pot Shrimp Creole Soup recipe - 159 calories

Crock Pot Shrimp Creole Soup recipe - 159 calories

Crock Pot Shrimp Creole Soup recipe - 159 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb frozen cooked shrimp, tails removed
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 1/2 cups diced celery
2-3 garlic cloves
3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1 1/4 cups chopped onions
8-16 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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