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Italian Veggie Soup

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Yes, it’s true I have turned over a new leaf!  
I am on a healthy living adventure which includes cutting back on the fats, getting more exercise and of course eating more veggies!!  I have lost a few of those stubborn pounds and have plenty more to lose so this must go on for awhile:) Ha! 
My Sweet Fellow and I are working out every day and counting all those little calories that pass through the lips and settle on the hips.
We have learned that starvation doesn’t work, we must have plenty of energy to work out and our meal choices must satisfy our tummies and very importantly it must satisfy our appetites. 
  We just can’t feel deprived and hungry. 
 A great answer to a low calorie but highly satisfying meal is a soup that is full of veggies with plenty of flavor.  We enjoy this soup with a low calorie wrap or a huge salad and we feel full and very satisfied.   
Italian Veggie Soup

Ingredients
  • 1 Zucchini, chopped
  • 1 Yellow Squash,chopped
  • 1 Purple Onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups of Broccoli florets
  • 1 cup of sliced carrots
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced
  • olive oil
  • 1 (14.5oz) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16oz) can reduced sodium chickpeas
  • 1 (15oz) can reduced sodium black beans
  • 3 cups fresh kale
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2-3 cups of water, chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Place all the fresh veggies in a large dutch oven and add just enough olive oil to keep them from sticking
2. Stir fry the veggies on high heat until the onions are translucent
3. Add the Italian seasoning at this point and give it a quick stir fry to release all the flavors and continued to stir fry until the veggies are caramelized.
4. Add the tomatoes with juice
5. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and black beans and add to the veggies
6. Bring to a boil (if addition liquid is needed, add some water, chicken or vegetable broth)
7. Add the kale and cook until kale is done (I love the added health benefits from the kale and kale holds up so much better than spinach in a soup.
8. Salt and pepper to taste. (I aways add more pepper and keep it light on the salt:)
9. Serve with a little Parmesan cheese on top.
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  4. Cindy@NorthofWiarton

    Looks good, Evelyn. I think I am down 3 lbs now by eating carefully and better. I can look at some things and might as well just "sit" on them as that is where it would go. *smile* Enjoy your day. It is Family Day here in Canada.

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  27. Marie

    Looks delicious! I'm always trying to find ways to add more veggies to our meals. This would be perfect since we love soup! Thank you for the recipe.

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  28. Connie

    I lost 35 lbs by eating veggies….I'm not good at being hungry so whenever I am, I eat veggies for snacks. Yes, I increased my physical activity too. Keep it up, you will be glad you did!

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  29. Bella @ Bella before and after

    Hi Evelyn,

    This soup looks hearty and delicious indeed. Good for you trying to eat healthier. It's not easy to turn that leaf, but it's also not that hard once you do!! The hardest part is just DOING it.

    You and your hubby look so cute, and what a wonderful dream. To travel by RV,,,, sounds awesome!!

    My first time at your blog, and it's wonderful. Glad I found you!!

    Pinned your yummy soup 🙂

    Have a wonderful day, and stop by anytime to say hello if you can.

    P.s. After coming back from an extended blogging break, I've started a 40 day challenge to get HEALTHY by my birthday. If you get a chance to check it out, I could sure use the support! Sounds like you could use some support as well. I'd be thrilled to have you join me!!

    Hugs, Bella 🙂
    Bella's 40 Day Challenge

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  30. Meghan

    After coming to your blog to two different posts from two different link ups, I just had to follow you! This looks like delicious soup – love that its loaded with veggies.

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  38. Aubrey Stacey

    I'm working on being more healthy too. I've got two weddings to go to this year and have some baby (my youngest is 4) weight to lose. 🙂 This soup looks great. Thanks for sharing with us over at Real Housemoms for Fabulous Fridays!

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