RECIPE: Fat Burning Soup Extreme Soup Diet

IN THE KNOW: have left over turkey or chicken breast use it to your benefit.

2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 large white onions very thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups of cooked chicken breast or turkey breast, diced
1 large carrot shredded
3 large garlic cloves sliced
1 jalapeno pepper with seeds, minced
2 tsp minced thyme or oregano (or 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano)
8 cups fat-free natural chicken broth
1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained
6 packed cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1 large tomato, diced
salt and pepper to taste
grated parmesan cheese to taste
fresh lemon juice (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
*Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Until onions are lightly browned. Add carrots, garlic, jalapeno and (oregano or thyme), cook another 2 minutes. Stir in broth and increase heat to high. bring to a boil.
*Add beans, spinach, tomato, and cooked chicken. Bring back to boil, then turn off the heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
*Sprinkle each serving with 1 Tbs parmesan cheese with a squirt of fresh lemon.

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

CREDIT: Woman's World 2/23/09

IN PHOTO: I like my vegetables larger, carrots, tomato and chicken for a full spoon everytime.

COOK PERRY: 5 spoons out of 5
"This is my favorite health soup, because it works!"