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45 Cal Creamy HEALTHY Soup!
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45 Cal Creamy HEALTHY Soup!

This creamy soup combines zucchini, onion, garlic, and broth to create a low-calorie, smooth base, enriched with milk. Added diced chicken, peas, and vegetables provide texture and heartiness, with a touch of thyme for freshness. The soup balances lightness with comforting creaminess and vegetable flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 45 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Healthy Creamy Soup Broth:
  • 700g/ 1.2 lb zucchini 4 largish), peeled and cut into 1.5cm / 3/5" slices
  • 1/2 onion roughly chopped (brown, white, yellow, large
  • 2 garlic whole, cloves
  • 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth or veg broth
  • 2 cups (500 ml) water
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder or 1 tsp of one of them
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 tsp of one of them
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup (250 ml) milk 0% fat, or other milk of choice
Soup Add Ins:
  • 1 tbsp (15g) butter or olive oil
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped, large
  • 1.5 cups carrot , peeled and finely diced
  • 1.5 cups celery , finely chopped
  • 1 red capsicum finely chopped, small, bell pepper
  • 1.5 cups chicken breast diced, cooked
  • 3/4 cup peas frozen
Garnish:
  • thyme high recommended, or sub chives, fresh

Instructions

Healthy Creamy Broth:
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  1. Place all Broth ingredients EXCEPT milk into a pot, cover with lid and bring to energetic simmer over medium high heat.
  2. Lower to medium and simmer for 15 minutes until zucchinis is very soft.
  3. Remove from heat, add milk. Use a handheld blender to blitz until smooth. Add salt to taste. Marvel at creamy broth with so few calories!
Healthy Cream of Chicken Soup:
  1. Melt butter in a pot or large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic, onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 3 minutes, then add capsicum. Cook for another 2 minutes until onion is translucent and sweet.
  3. Add Broth, chicken and peas. Bring to gentle simmer for just 2 to 3 minutes or until peas are cooked.
  4. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  5. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with a pinch of fresh thyme leaves. Devour, and marvel at how such a creamy, totally delicious bowl of soup has so few calories!!

Notes

  • The broth and the finished soup can be refrigerated for 4-5 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • If the soup or broth looks separated after storing, stirring or reheating will bring it back together.
  • Skipping the chicken and peas lowers carbohydrate content, substituting with extra vegetables.

Nutrition Information

Calories 45cal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 401mg (17%) Potassium 435mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 302IU (6%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45

% Daily Value*

Calories 45cal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Potassium 435mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 302IU 6%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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