Almost Hal’s Hearty Vegetable Soup

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Almost Hal's Hearty Vegetable Soup recipe for a healthy meal

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

310

Sugar

Fat

Almost Hal's Hearty Vegetable Soup is a healthy and easy meal option, perfect for cozy winter evenings. The soup is packed with vegetables and kidney beans, making it a complete meal that can be enjoyed guilt-free. It is a low-calorie meal option that can help with weight loss. The macaroni can be substituted with quinoa to make it gluten-free, or tofu and soy sauce can be added to make it more flavorful. This recipe is inspired by Hal's Hearty Vegetable soup from the Moosewood Cookbook, which is a vegetarian cookbook written in the 1970s. The author, Mollie Katzen, believes that a good recipe is a reflection of the person who cooks it and can be easily customized to suit individual taste.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil and sauté carrots and celery until tender.
2.	Add Mrs. Dash seasoning, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
3.	Add green beans and macaroni, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until macaroni is tender.
4.	Serve hot.

PROS

This soup is a complete meal as it contains all essential macronutrients along with fiber and micronutrients from vegetables.

It is easy to make, and the recipe can be customized as per personal preference.

This soup is low in calories and can support weight loss.

CONS

The soup may not be spicy and flavorful enough for some taste buds.

It may not be suitable for people allergic to gluten and soy products as the macaroni may contain these ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This vegetable soup is packed with micronutrients like vitamins A, C, K, and potassium from vegetables like carrots, celery, and green beans.
It contains kidney beans, which is a good source of plant-based protein and fiber; whole-wheat macaroni adds fiber to the dish.
The soup contains no added sugar or unhealthy fats, making it a healthy meal option for people with diabetes and heart disease.

	1 carrot , sliced
	1 stalk celery , sliced
	1 tablespoon mrs dash original blend seasoning
	16 ounces diced tomatoes
	15 ounces kidney beans , rinsed
	1 cup green beans , cut into 1-inch pieces
	1/2 lb whole wheat macaroni
	1 can condensed chicken broth