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    Loaded Vegetable Diet Soup

    By Heather · Published: Feb 6, 2015 · Updated: Mar 25, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

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    This loaded Vegetable Diet Soup is, like the name, loaded with veggies and good-for-you fiber like kidney beans and barley. It's low in calories and super filling, making it my go-to lunch when I'm watching what I'm eating. 

    Loaded Vegetable Diet Soup | heatherlikesfood.com

    Loaded Vegetable Diet Soup-- I mentioned in my last post that I've lost 11 lbs in the past 3 weeks and I'm pretty excited about it. This is the first time since having babies that I've had success with diet and exercise. Previously, every time I'd try to lose some of the baby weight I'd have a really good first week, lose motivation, and be frustrated a week later. No good.

    This time has been different because I'm actually doing it with a group of friend and we're able to keep each other in check and on track. The accountability has been huge for me! Aside from that I've cut out all refined sugars and flours, upped the fruit, veggies, and water intake, and am exercising 6 days a week. It probably sounds a little harsh, but so far it's worked! I don't intend on this being a permanent, everyday change for me but I figure I can do it for 8 weeks, lose some weight, maintain for a bit and hit it again until I'm down to where I want to be! Woot woot!

    Loaded Vegetable Diet Soup | heatherlikesfood.com

    This "diet soup" has been a staple for me the past few weeks and I'm not sick of it yet! Its FULL of vegetables and has the addition of kidney beans and barely so that it keeps you full and satisfied. It's been my go-to lunch when I'm not in the mood for salad and want something hot and comforting. And since a single cup (8 oz) is only 80 calories you can eat until you're full and stay full! Yay!

    If there's interest, I may do a post on the specifics of what I'm doing and eating to lose weight. Let me know what you think!

    Loaded Vegetable Diet Soup | heatherlikesfood.com

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    Loaded Vegetable Diet Soup | heatherlikesfood.com

    Loaded Vegetable Diet Soup

    This loaded Vegetable Diet Soup is, like the name, loaded with veggies and good-for-you fiber like kidney beans and barley. It's low in calories and super filling, making it my go-to lunch when I'm watching what I'm eating. 
    By Heather Cheney
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoons Olive oil
    • 1 whole medium onion chopped
    • 8 ounces white mushrooms
    • 3 whole stalks celery chopped
    • 2 whole small carrots peeled and chopped
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 2 cups low-sodium V8 or tomato juice
    • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    • 14.5 ounces Italian Seasoned Diced Tomatoes Undrained
    • 14.5 ounces kidney beans drained
    • 2 whole medium zucchini chopped
    • 2 cups fresh or frozen green beans cut
    • ¼ cup pearl barley
    • hot sauce to taste-- I use 1 teaspoon

    Instructions

    • Saute onion, mushrooms, carrots, and celery in olive oil and salt until the vegetables are just tender.
    • Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, V8, chicken broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, zucchini, green beans and pearl barley and bring to a simmer.
    • Cook at a low simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the barley and all the veggies are tender. Season to taste with hot sauce and serve with grated parmesan cheese.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 138 kcal | Carbohydrates: 21 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 403 mg | Potassium: 512 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 60 IU | Vitamin C: 6.2 mg | Calcium: 42 mg | Iron: 2.6 mg

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    Comments

    1. Luis Co says

      September 25, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      Hello! I like your recipe. I really think this soup is great for a diet. Now I eat right and I advise you. And the app helps me keep track of my nutrition, which you can find out about here unimeal weight loss story. This video will definitely motivate you to take action. I advise you to watch it! Good luck to you!

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    2. Joe Hilary01 says

      September 25, 2022 at 3:05 pm

      Thank you for this recipe. I will try this soup. Now I am looking for food that will not affect my weight. Because I can't lose weight. Does anyone have any good weight loss tips?

      Reply
    3. WilliamAm1 says

      September 25, 2022 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you, this is very tasty. I am now in search of dietary food because I have a problem with being overweight. I think proper nutrition will help me. Hopefully, there will be more dietary advice. I want to lose weight.

      Reply
    4. Dawn Slagowski says

      April 08, 2020 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Very tasty recipe! A diet soup I don't get tired of.

      Reply
    5. Diana says

      October 07, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe! It's different than the other ones because they all have cabbage and some kind of packaged dried soup mix. I love the addition of zucchini and fresh green beans for a change. The best part of this soup is the kidney beans and the barley! It gives it the heartiness the other soups were missing! What a fantastic idea, who would have thought...

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      • Diana says

        October 07, 2016 at 10:28 pm

        I was wondering how your diet turned out. Did you lose what you wanted to? What else did you eat on the diet for breakfast, lunch and dinner? I'm sure there is more to it than the soup.

        Reply
    6. Terri says

      October 19, 2015 at 5:27 pm

      Does anyone have the nutritional value of this soup for tracking purposes?

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    7. Michele says

      May 17, 2015 at 4:36 pm

      This looks delicious! Kind of reminds me of a minestrone soup and would be really good with some grated cheese on top. I'll be making this soon!

      Reply
      • Heather Cheney says

        May 19, 2015 at 12:44 pm

        It does have a taste similar to minestrone and you HAVE to put some cheese on top! 😉

        Reply
    8. Lisa says

      February 06, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      I've been a follower for a while but have never commented - but this time I have to; I'm definitely interested on a blog post (or many) about what you are doing and eating to lose the weight. Thanks! Lisa

      Reply
      • Grace says

        February 06, 2015 at 4:41 pm

        Hi Heather, Ditto to what Lisa posted 🙂 I need all the help I can get.

        Reply

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