Cookbook creator says: Add beef broth and make "skinny" french onion soup. 1 c beef broth, 1oz mozzarella = 115 calories

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: add cilantro and hot garlic sauce. 2 cups is a serving - may need to add some taco mix for extra flavor

Submitted by DIXIED88

This hearty soup is perfect for when there is a chill in the air, and you want dinner waiting for you as you walk in the door. NOTE: You must soak the beans overnight.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: I added chicken, lime juice, green onions and cilantro along with the chilli peppers that came with the crushed tomatoes! I will mos def make this again, except with fresh ingredients - sodium makes you bloat!

Submitted by KITKATK

Cookbook creator says: Add chopped zucchini & yellow squash and a can of canelli beans

Submitted by FOODIEWIFE

Cookbook creator says: I used fresh beans and soaked them overnight the night before instead of canned beans....if you get rid of the canned beans the sodium per serving is under 200mg instead of over 800mg!

Submitted by LYSSER

Cookbook creator says: use canned mushrooms instead

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: saute up about 1/2 c. each of onion, celery and carrots in a bit of butter. Then I add 1 tbsp of cumin. I blend it & add another can of beans to give it a few chunks. Serve w/ sour cream and fresh cilantro

Submitted by GOT2RUN

Cookbook creator says: Use ground turkey, low sodium taco seasoning, serve with jalapeno cornbread

Submitted by TONIBALOGNA_11

This soups works well with most vegetables from the garden-- experiment and use vegetables that are in season. Chef Meg was inspired to create this meal after a trip to the farmers market. Be creative and use whatever vegetables you have on hand!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: try using 1 cup of fat free half and half for one of the cups of skim milk and sub one cup of non-fat or low-fat sour cream for the cheese. this cuts out a ton of calories and makes a beautiful, smooth and creamy soup. top with some minced green onion

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: Sounds yummy, but I would start with browning the beef. That little bit of carmelization adds soooo much flavor.I'm adding it to my recipe book. - 9/14/08

Cookbook creator says: I do add Thyme, bay leaves and Marjoram to season. I also saute the
veggies to bring out the flavor. I used the bone from the Easter ham. Add salt after cooking, as the amount from the bone will vary widely. Go with 6 C. water if you like it thicker.

Submitted by BUSYCHARLES

A wonderful soup to warm up those chilly winter nights and it is packed with Vitamin A.

Submitted by COURTNEYBECKETT

Cookbook creator says: Added lime, fish sauce, and Thai basil. Tastes like Pho. Serve with Asian Noodle Salad

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Soothing and delicious, this soup seems to revive me right from the first spoonful. I find this easiest to cook in a slow cooker and allow to simmer all day

Submitted by GROOVYKARMA1

Cookbook creator says: Use lite coconut milk instead of soy

Submitted by DACQUISTO

Cookbook creator says: Use low sodium stuff

Submitted by BCCSTAN

copycat recipe of Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Submitted by SLM624

Cookbook creator says: Use leek instead of onion

Submitted by BARBYCHICAGO

Cookbook creator says: I added another onion and more than a pinch of cayenne, and didn't puree' half the soup as was requested....for cold weather, hard to beat this combination of flavors...oh, i also added a little turkey sausage

Submitted by BELISANA

This soup is yummy! It may not look very appealing but it tastes amazing! It's budget friendly too. :)

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Submitted by RAVENGIRL103

1
Peel and roughly chop the onions and sweet potatoes - can be chunky.
2
Combine with the stock or water, lentils, garlic, cumin, cayenne and turmeric in a pot.
3
Cover and bring to the boil. Simmer until the potatoes and lentils are cooked - about 20-30 minutes.
4
Puree the soup, adding in the coriander and the juice of the lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste (lots of pepper for me).

Submitted by GAINFREEDOM1