Healthy soups and stews this week
As the temperature begins to plummet, what better way to end your day than sitting down to a nice warm meal?
As the temperature begins to plummet, what better way to end your day than sitting down to a nice warm meal?
This fall, make the most of the season's produce by cooking some hearty and healthy soups and stews that are sure to warm you up.
From chicken and shrimp stews to black bean soup, we've got a variety of recipes to try; each offers protein and other nutrients without a lot of calories.
Cozy up by the fireplace and cook these delicious soups and stews for you and your family this week:
Monday: Autumn chicken stew
The chicken stew has three of fall's best offerings: apples, carrots and parsnips. This simple, low-fat meal can be ready in 45 minutes.
Per serving: 208 calories, 6g fat, 21g carbohydrates, 19g protein, 4g fiber
Tuesday: Hearty beef and barley soup
This hearty soup is bulked up with beef, carrots and celery, and has less than 130 calories in each cup! Although it only takes 20 minutes to prep, it needs to sit for about an hour-and-a-half.
Per serving: 128 calories, 3g fat, 10g carbohydrates, 14g protein, 3g fiber
Wednesday: Creole shrimp and sausage stew
This seafood stew blends turkey sausage, shrimp, kidney beans, and veggies. With only a few ingredients, this delicious meal only takes 20 minutes to make!
Per serving: 191 calories, 6g fat, 13.2g carbohydrates, 21.3g protein, 3.5g fiber
Thursday: Garden vegetable soup
Get a good dose of veggies in this meatless soup, which contains leeks, carrots, potatoes, green beans, corn, and more! This tasty autumn soup could work as either a main or side dish.
Per serving: 255 calories, 12g fat, 33g carbohydrates, 6g protein, 6g fiber
Friday: Cuban black bean soup
Enjoy some Cuban flavor in this flavorful black bean soup. Beans, green peppers and avocado are just a few of the healthy ingredients added to this soup.
Per serving: 255 calories, 12g fat, 33g carbohydrates, 6g protein, 6g fiber