Extreme Diet Soup

So while at the store to buy myself lunch yesterday, I picked up Woman's World magazine (they always have at least one or two recipes that I want to try) and this weeks big recipe is Extreme Soup. Warning - I have not tried this (will be this weekend) so I'm not sure how it tastes but it sounds and looks super yummy. It is high carb and high protein - but the carbs comes from veggies - there is no pasta in this soup - so it's not too bad for ya. If anyone tries it before the weekend - let me know how it turns out :-)

Extreme Diet Soup
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
2 large white onions, very thinly sliced
1 1/2lbs. boneless, skinless hcicken or turkey breast, diced
1 large carrot, finely shredded
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper with seeds, minced
2 tsp. minced fresh thyme or oregano (or 1 tsp. dried thyme or oregano)
8 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained
6 packed cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1 large tomato, finely diced
Salt and pepper, to taste
7 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Lemon wedges (optional)

1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add oniones, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add chicken, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through and onions are lightly browned. Add carrot, garlic, jalapeno and thyme; cook another 2 minutes. Stir in broth and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil.

2. Add beans, spinach and tomato. Bring back to boil, then turn off the heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Sprinkle each serving with 1 Tbs. Parmesan cheese. If desired, enjoy with a squirt of lemon.

Nutritional Information
Servings: 7
Calories: 270
Protein: 27g
Fat: 8g (2g saturated)
Trans Fat: 0g
Chol: 65mg
Carbs: 20g
Sodium: 880mg
Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 6g

Kitchen Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

This sounds wonderful! What is a serving size?

Kathy

I made this and have it sitting in my fridge....

I would say a serving size is 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 C.....just based upon putting 8 cups of broth and it serves 7??

Well i just made it and had some before i went to the gym and i had to make a few changes cause of the sodium but OMG it was awesome ................. and if i had my way id just eat the soup LOL  

I didn't get around to making this this weekend like I had hoped. I'm glad those that did loved it though. I can't wait to try it now that I know it's delicious!!

I absolutely love this soup, my kids loved it also, we called it Mexican wedding soup because of the pepper and beans....lol We love Italian wedding soup. . . I made the soup last week,  I believe the magazine said the serving size is 2 cups, twice a day.  I made a few "changes" 1.) two full bags of (8 cups of spinach) spinach so I did not waste it.  2.) I had sliced carrots in the frig...I cut them into chunks.....MMMMMMM

I have made the soup a few times and even for a dinner party.  Everyone loved it and so do I.  I added a can of diced plain tomatoes instead of a fresh one and I didn't add salt and pepper, just  Thyme.  And it was fine.  Which is better for you as there is no added salt.  Plus I made it without the chicken.  This way I can add any meat the rest of my family is having to the soup or just eat it plain.  Works fine for me and I don't have any problems with my digestive tract as someone wrote. I think this is one of the best soups and most filling that stays with you, that I have ever eaten.
Michele

what do you drink on this diet?? thanx in advance

I just heard about this soup from a girl at work that has lost 60-70 pounds on this.  I made it  Friday night and I really liked it.  On the first taste, it was a little warmer (spice hot) then I expected.  I didn't think 1 jalapeno would have given it that much kick.  After the first bite, I thought it was really better than expected.  My 5 year old liked it as well.  I had to prepare him for the first bite and since he knew what to expect he eats it with me.

I had lapband 13 1/2 months ago and have lost 104 lbs.  I have hit a plateau and I am hoping this will get me over it.  I am 20 pounds from goal....Far cry from 120 lbs from goal :)