Joys Life Diet Soup Creole Recipes

JOY'S LIFE DIET SOUP ITALIAN

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If you are apart of the Joy Bauer's Diet this is one of 3 different Life Soup's you should have every day with dinner if you don't have a salad. Since this site makes it so much easier to plan shopping lists I'm adding them here. It's a inexpensive diet feel free to check it out here: http://www.joybauer.com/members/foodandrecipes/recipes/viewrecipe.aspx?recipeid=10499&usermealplanid=84263771

Provided by Sica6488

Categories Clear Soup

Time 42m

Yield 12 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced (1 cup)
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (sliced)
8 cups broth (reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable)
3 carrots, sliced (approximately 1 cup)
1 zucchini, diced (2 cups)
1 cup green beans, fresh, chopped (may substitute frozen green beans)
3 cups cabbage (1/2 cabbage head)
15 ounces tomatoes, diced, 1 can
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons vinegar (Red wine or balsamic)
1/2 cup celery

Steps:

In a large stock pot coated with non-stick cooking spray, sauté the garlic, onion, celery, and mushrooms over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until tender.
Add the stock, remaining vegetables, canned tomatoes, and bay leaves. If you have chosen one of the dry seasoning blends (Creole or Italian) add it now. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
Add the vinegar and cook an additional 2 minutes. If you have chosen the fresh Garden Herbs seasoning blend, add it now. Remove bay leaves before serving or freezing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.6, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 860.3, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 8.3, Protein 4.5

CREOLE SOUP

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Special seasonings set this flavorful soup apart from any others I've tried. It makes a nice big batch, so it's perfect when feeding a crowd. Plus, leftovers freeze well. - Del Mason, Martensville, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
8 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups shredded cabbage
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup frozen peas
3 celery ribs with leaves, finely chopped
3 chicken bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon each Cajun seasoning, chili powder, Creole seasoning, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf

Steps:

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.