5:2 Diet - Broccoli and Celery Soup = 111 Calories

A super healthy and frugal green soup made from broccoli, celery and potato. Only 111 calories per portion. Perfect for the 5:2 Diet or the Fast Diet.

5:2 Diet - Broccoli and Celery Soup = 111 Calories

Fast day soup equals happy tummy, in fact any day soup equals happy tummy, but knowing it is helping you lose weight makes it even more special.

A simple, fresh green soup that is frugal too. 

Broccoli, potato, celery and a bag of mixed leaves that needed used up were the base for this soup.

Low calorie soup

Oh yes and did I mention it is only 111 calories per portion? 

No! Silly me!

This is the perfect soup if you are watching your weight, but still trying to include plenty of veg in your diet.

And it tastes great too.

Healthy green soup

This green soup is full of the good stuff.

• onion
• garlic
• celery
• broccoli
• potato 
• watercress (spinach or rocket)

Is it kid friendly?

I thought is was slurpingly good and my toddler loved it. 

Graham was a bit more blasé about it, saying it wasn't one of his favourites. 

Honestly! Sometimes I despair!!

Here is the boy enjoying his soup. 

I made it during the day for our evening meal, but the boy couldn't wait and wanted a cup of yummy soup right away. 

It was a bit hot, so I put a splosh of milk in his.

Blending the soup and adding some milk or a splash of cream is a good way of making it more appealing for kids.

Or you could always call it Shrek soup!

I do hope you give it a go. 

It's so good.

Storing soup

Once cool, store your soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days (if it lasts that long).

You can also freeze it in portions.

When it's cool you can store it in labelled freezer soup bags or tubs.

More low calorie soups to try

Here are a few more low calorie soups for you to try next, they are all plant-based.

• Carrot, Leek and Mustard Seed Soup - 119 calories per portion
• Carrot, Turmeric and White Bean Soup - 188 calories per portion
• Easy Broccoli and Spinach Soup - 145 calories per portion
• Hearty Spice Cauliflower and Carrot Soup - 64 calories per portion
• Minestrone Soup - 198 calories per portion
• Parsnip, Carrot & Lentil Soup - 175 calories per portion

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Yield: 6

Author: Jacqueline Meldrum

5:2 Diet - Broccoli and Celery Soup

A super healthy and frugal green soup made from broccoli, celery and potato. Only 111 calories per portion.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 45 Min

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
• 2 medium potatoes, chopped
• 160g (5.5 oz) bag watercress, spinach and rocket (or any mixed leaves)
• 2 litres (3.5 pints / 8.5 cups) vegetable stock (low salt stock cubes and no salt if making the soup for toddlers)
• a pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Saute the onion, garlic and celery in the olive oil in a large pan until the onion is soft and translucent.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to the boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
4. Whizz until nearly smooth. I like to leave some texture in my soup. You can add some milk or cream.
5. Taste to check the seasoning, but don't add salt if making for toddlers.
6. Enjoy!

Notes

1. You can add frozen spinach or use any bagged leaves, even salad leaves.
2. Don't add salt and use low sodium stock cubes for toddlers, their wee bodies can't handle salt.
3. You can season if making for adults.
4. Adding a splash or milk or cream when serving makes it even nicer.
5. Store in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze for 3-4 months.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

111.34

Fat (grams)

3.18 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.58 g

Carbs (grams)

20.71 g

Fiber (grams)

6.15 g

Net carbs

14.56 g

Sugar (grams)

7.46 g

Protein (grams)

6.74 g

Sodium (milligrams)

1430.85 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

0 mg

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