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:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
12 ounces fresh green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups no-salt-added chicken broth or low-sodium vegetable broth
2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium cannellini or other white beans, rinsed
4 cups chopped kale
2 medium zucchini, chopped
4 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
8 teaspoons prepared pesto
Directions:
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.
