Jalapeño Lime Chicken Soup

  • This healthy cabbage soup is a mix of carrots, celery, bell peppers, cabbage and green beans, all simmered together in a savory broth. A quick and easy low calorie meal that’s full of flavor!



    INGREDIENTS
    1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
    2. 3/4 cup onion diced
    3. 1 cup carrots peeled, halved and sliced
    4. 1/2 cup celery sliced
    5. 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    6. 1 red bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch pieces, seeds and core removed
    7. 1 green bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch pieces, seeds and core removed
    8. 3 cups cabbage coarsely chopped
    9. 15 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
    10. 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
    11. salt and pepper to taste
    12. 6 cups chicken broth
    13. 3/4 cup green beans cut into 1/2 inch pieces
    14. 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook for 4-5 minutes.
    2. Add the garlic to the pot and cook for 30 seconds. Add the red and green peppers, cabbage, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and chicken broth to the pot.
    3. Bring to a simmer; cook for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
    4. Add the green beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4620IU | Vitamin C: 83.9mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1.9mg