New Year’s Resolution Soup

After two months of dessert recipes, I’ve decided to start the new year off virtuously.  Here is a delicious soup recipe that is from Women’s World Magazine and is sure to please everyone.

“Introduced in Woman’s World Magazine (October 3, 2011), issues quickly disappeared from newsstands across the country as determined dieters were ready for a “yummy” soup that’s a perfect meal the whole family will love when Fall nips the air.

Inspired by a study at Penn State that found eating soup can trigger you to consume up to 448 fewer calories per meal, this satisfying soup is an easy go-to recipe to help jumpstart long term weight control.” -Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman

Fat Flush Soup

Ingredients:

• · 2 tsp coconut oil
• · 1 ¼ lbs. lean ground turkey
• · 1 onion, chopped
• · 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• · 1 bell pepper, chopped
• · 8 oz. mushrooms, chopped
• · 1 (14 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• · 1 (32oz.) bottle reduced sodium tomato juice
• · 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• · 1 (14 oz.) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• · 1 Tbs. ground cumin
• · 1/8 tsp. cayenne
• · ¼ C fresh cilantro, chopped
• · ¼ C fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. In a large stockpot, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat.

2. Brown turkey until cooked through. Drain and set aside.

3. Saute onion, garlic, peppers and mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes.

4. Stir in all remaining ingredients, except cilantro and parsley. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.

5. Stir in cilantro and parsley. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes or longer.

6. Store soup in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezes well.

Makes 16 cups. (1 serving = 3 cups)

Servings: 5 Calories: 315 Fat: 9g Protein: 31 g Carbs: 30 g Fiber: 8 g