Sip These Soups To Slim! :)

I love this soup. It makes a lot, so I usually spend the rest of the week eating it whenever I am hungry. It helps me avoid eating bad things and makes me feel good because it is so healthy. My kids love it too! It's my secret way to shed a few pounds!

Hearty Lentil Soup

8 cups vegetable stock
3 large carrots
1 28oz. can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed & sorted
1 cup brown rice
1 onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. dried basil, oregano
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Bring broth to a boil. Add carrot & next 10 ingredients. Stir well. Bring to boil and cover, reduce heat, simmer 45 minutes. Stir in parsely and next 3 ingredients. Discard bay leaves.

* I like to use fresh basil instead of the dried. You can also use chicken or beef stock. It may even taste better that way but it probably will not be as healthy and low-fat.


I decided while I'm sharing, this one is a must! This is another favorite soup of mine that is healthy, low-fat and delicious! I love food that I can eat as much of as I want, without feeling guilty. I need that because I have a little problem with portion control, and I am ALWAYS hungry. This chili recipe is full of flavor. Don't let the tofu scare you. It is so good for you and has no taste. Cut it up small or put in half the amount and you'll hardly notice it's there. I got this recipe from a friend.

Vegetarian Chili Recipe

1 medium zucchini, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 T olive oil
1 pkg. extra firm tofu
1 28 oz. can Italian stewed tomatoes
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained
1 15 oz. can black beans, drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped
1/8 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 T chili powder
1 T sugar ( or 1 carrot)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne

1) In lg. pot saute zucchini, onion, peppers, carrot, garlic, in oil until tender.

2) Add tofu
3) Stir in all remaining ingredients.
4) Bring to boil.
5) Reduce heat, cover & simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.


For both of these recipes, I use only the Muir Glen brand Italian tomatoes. They are the best and make it a lot better. Or any high quality tomatoes. I buy the bell peppers at Costco for this recipe. They are SO good and I love to use the yellow and orange peppers too.