Recipe for Vegetable Weight-Loss Soup

When trying to lose weight, a large bowl of delicious vegetable soup will keep you full for hours without providing you with many calories. Additionally, it's a simple approach to increasing your daily vegetable intake, something that would be beneficial for everyone. Before enjoying this delectable vegetable soup, top it with some pesto and think about including some toasted whole-wheat bread to complete the meal.

• 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 12 ounces fresh green beans, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups of no-salt-added chicken broth or low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 (15-ounce) drained cans of low-sodium cannellini or other white beans
• 4 cups chopped kale
• 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
• 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 8 teaspoons of prepared pesto

Step 1

Over medium-high heat, warm oil in a big pot. Add green beans, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. For about 10 minutes, cook the vegetables while stirring often until they start to soften.

Step 2

Boiling is achieved by adding broth. Cook the vegetables for an additional 10 minutes at a simmering temperature while stirring occasionally.

Step 3

White beans, kale, zucchini, tomatoes, vinegar, salt, and pepper should all be added. Cook for 10 minutes or until the kale and zucchini are tender, turning up the heat to bring the mixture back to a simmer.

Step 4

Add 1 teaspoon of pesto to the top of each serving of soup.

If you have vegetable soup on hand, it's simple to enjoy a quick and nutritious lunch or dinner. Just complete Step 3 of the preparation process, then refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze the soup in portions for up to 6 months. Step 4 should be completed right before serving.

Final Word

Do you wish to get healthier and lose some weight? To get your weight loss journey started, try this vegetable soup. One of the best low-calorie, nutritious meals to enjoy for lunch or dinner is vegetable diet soup. Fresh, nutritious veggies are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals and low in calories and fat.