Low Calorie Hamburger Soup

Low calorie soups should be a large part of any diet. They provide nutrition while at the same time add bulk to help curb overeating. Here's one that works for me.


Hamburger Soup


Base 34 calories for 10, 1 cup servings

1/4  lb extra lean hamburger
1 cup tomatoes
1/4 c green beans (you can substitute baked beans, add an extra 10 calories per serving)
2 cloves garlic
1/2 onions
1 cup carrots
8 cups water
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp dill
1/4 c macaroni
few drops hot sauce (to taste)Salt (to taste)
Pepper(to taste)

Vegetables

Calories  for these amounts are under 15 calories per serving. Since these  add bulk to the soup, they should be counted as zero. Mix and match as you like
1/8 c turnip
1 zucchini
1/2 green pepper
1/2 red pepper
 1/8 c celery
1 small potatoes
1/2 c broccoli
1/2 c cauliflower
mushrooms

This is a throw together soup. Fry the hamburger in the pot along with the onions, stirring so it doesn’t stick. Then add all the ingredients except the macaroni. Add macaroni in the last 20 minutes. Bring the soup the a boil and then simmer for about an hour. Adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper according to taste.

Notes:
Hamburger is about the size of a small patty.
Beans and tomatoes, use what you need and freeze the rest.
Seasonings; vary as you like, and check Mary's note from yesterday.
Let me know if you try this.
Pat