DASH DIET VEGETABLE SOUP
Vegetable
Soups can have a variety of your favorite vegetables in them, but keeping them
low sodium can be a little tricky.
The
best way to reduce sodium in your cooking is to use fresh ingredients. If you
have to use canned or frozen veggies, look for low sodium options, and rinse
them before adding to the pot.
Remember in Phase One use non starchy vegetables.
Remember in Phase One use non starchy vegetables.
Ingredients
and Method
Dice hard
vegetables carrots, onions, winter squash, all the
colors of bell peppers- place them in the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
Cut any
meat you're adding into bite-sized bits and add it on top of the vegetables.
Stick with fresh meats; processed meats like ham, corned beef and sausage can
contain upwards of 1,000 milligrams of sodium per serving.
Season with
your favorite fresh or dried herbs.
Add tender
vegetables like peas and okra.
Cover with
sodium-free bouillon dissolved in water.
For
creamy soups or chowders, stir in a half cup of heavy whipping cream (liquid,
not whipped), or 1 cup of half-and-half or evaporated milk, maybe try a little
coconut milk if you like the taste of coconut.
Cook on
high for 6 to 8 hours (or on low for 10 to 12 hours).
Lentil Soup is loaded with fiber as well as vitamins and minerals, it's a great Phase One lunch or dinner, here is a large recipe that will give you several go to meals.
Lentil Soup is loaded with fiber as well as vitamins and minerals, it's a great Phase One lunch or dinner, here is a large recipe that will give you several go to meals.
