Cooking this week: Healthy spring soups
Who says soups are just for the winter months? Try these lighter soups filled with spring vegetables for a nice alternative from the standard salad.
Who says soups are just for the winter months? Try these lighter soups filled with spring vegetables for a nice alternative from the standard salad.
Spring chicken barley soup
Barley is not only a winter soup staple. It is also perfect for lighter spring soups like this recipe. Add chicken, asparagus, and peas for a light, but fulfilling spring dish.
Per serving: 265 calories, 6g fat, 28g carbohydrates, 24g protein, 7g, fat
Garden fresh asparagus
This creamy soup can be served warm or chilled which is perfect for these some-days-are-chilly-some-days-are-toasty spring weather. Don't forget the curry and coconut milk for full flavor.
Per serving: 203 calories, 13g fat, 19g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 3g, fat
Creamy watercress soup
Get the classic steakhouse flavor in this soup by starting with a base of beef broth and combining horseradish, watercress and blue cheese. You can easily make this vegetarian by switching out the beef broth for a vegetable one.
Per serving: 223 calories, 11g fat, 23g carbohydrates, 8g protein, 2g, fiber
Chilly Dilly cucumber soup
This cold soup's secret ingredient is the fresh dill and chives added to both the broth and the yogurt. Make sure you refrigerate until chilled at least 3 hours or up to 3 days.
Per serving: 106 calories, 3g fat, 14g carbohydrates, 6g protein, 1g fiber
Pea soup
Simple and elegant can easily go together when you have the right ingredients. This simple combination of onion, celery, garlic, peas and broth along with a handful of other touches is a great recipe to serve a large party. It easily serves 8.
Per serving: 131 calories, 3g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 7g protein, 6g fiber