Cooler Weather -- bring on the soups
So what is your favorite WLS approved soup?
I just had Legal Seafood New England Clam Chowder..(purch @ Sam's) and it was WONDERFUL!
Might not be the best cal/carb/prot mix... 1 cup 290 cal / 17g carb/ 11 g prot... From label.
Oddly MFP has different breakdown: 1cup 240 cal/10g carb/11g prot.
Obviously homemade would be healthier and I will be making some soups w/ the cooler weather as well. Just curious what ur favorite is in the either purchased / eat out or homemade?
I just had Legal Seafood New England Clam Chowder..(purch @ Sam's) and it was WONDERFUL!
Might not be the best cal/carb/prot mix... 1 cup 290 cal / 17g carb/ 11 g prot... From label.
Oddly MFP has different breakdown: 1cup 240 cal/10g carb/11g prot.
Obviously homemade would be healthier and I will be making some soups w/ the cooler weather as well. Just curious what ur favorite is in the either purchased / eat out or homemade?
I love pozole which is a mexican soup, Pieces of pork with hominy but I think the hominy adds some carbs. It tastes great topped with shredded cabbage, oregano, lime & tapatio!!! Yum!!!
I do have a hard time eating soup because it's alot like eating & drinking at the same time for me so I usually try to eat more of the soup than drink the soup. I want some right now... darn.
I do have a hard time eating soup because it's alot like eating & drinking at the same time for me so I usually try to eat more of the soup than drink the soup. I want some right now... darn.
Jenn
WWBD?
VSG on 08/16/12
I'm going to be making beanless chili for my meals next week...
http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotchili/r/bl38c8.htm
Elina has some great soup recipies on her profile page.
http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotchili/r/bl38c8.htm
Elina has some great soup recipies on her profile page.
For weight loss mode- you can't beat Elina's soups! For more maint or if you follow a higher fat plan- I love curried ginger coconut cauliflower soup! Low carb, plenty of healthy energy giving fats.. and satisfying! Here's the recipe:
5-6T virgin coconut oil (you can reduce this, I just like coconut oil)
2 large leeks, white and pale green section only, cleaned, trimmed and sliced (3 cups sliced)
1 large yellow onion, peeled, trimmed, and chopped (2 cups chopped)
1-2tsp good mustard
Curry powder & ginger powder (or grated fresh) to taste
1 large head cauliflower, separated into small flowerets
5 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 cups cream & 1C coconut milk- full fat
salt & pepper to taste
- In a soup pot, melt coconut oil over medium heat.
- Add leeks and onion, and cook slowly to soften without browning, about 15 minutes.
- Add mustard, spices and stir to combine.
- Add cauliflower and stock, bring to a simmer, and partially cover.
- Simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes, replenishing the stock if it reduces too much.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup. (You can also let the soup cool somewhat, and then puree it in a blender or processor.)
- Add the cream & coconut milk and whisk to combine. Bring just to a simmer. Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more stock if necessary. Adjust spices as needed.
- Season to taste with salt and white pepper