Protein Power Soup

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 282.5

Total Fat: 14.4 g
Cholesterol: 45.5 mg
Sodium: 1,421.8 mg
Total Carbs: 14.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
Protein: 25.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Protein Power Soup calories by ingredient

Introduction

Adapted from recipe by Mary Dan Eades, MD, co-auther of the Protein Power Diet Guide.
I eat this soup because I like it and it is filing. Alos use it as a plateau breaker. very versatil, with low carb/high protein. Adapted from recipe by Mary Dan Eades, MD, co-auther of the Protein Power Diet Guide.
I eat this soup because I like it and it is filing. Alos use it as a plateau breaker. very versatil, with low carb/high protein.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 cup chopped onions

3 cloves garlic, chopped

3 cups zuchchini

3 cup yellow or summer squash

or 3 cup frozen mixed vegetables

3 cups diced cooked chicken or (3) 5 oz cans chicken or turkey,

2 cans (14 oz) diced tomatoes

3 cans (14 0z) seasoned chicken broth

6 cups fresh baby spinach or 3 cup frozen chopped spinach

seasoning basil, chili powder or seasoning of your choice.

Directions

In a large sauce pan over medium heat, cook onions and garlic until transslucent and becoming golden. Raise heat to high, and add both types of Squash. Season with basil and chili powder to your taste. Cook until tender then add chicken tomatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add 6 cups of fresh spinach or 3 cups frozen chopped spinach. cook just until spinach wiltes. Makes 6 servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BARB_WALKER.