Low Fat Vegetable Soup Recipe

This vibrant and healthy low-fat vegetable soup is bursting with fresh flavors! Easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or a comforting dinner, this recipe from Bon Appetit (1995) has been updated for modern kitchens. Get ready to enjoy a delicious and guilt-free meal in under an hour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 85.7 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Low Fat Vegetable Soup

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How to Make Low Fat Vegetable Soup

  1. Dice 1 medium onion, 2 carrots, 2 zucchini, 8 oz cremini mushrooms, and 1 medium potato (about 1 cup diced).
  2. In a large Dutch oven or pot, combine the diced vegetables.
  3. Add 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  6. Carefully strain the cooking liquid into a large saucepan, reserving the cooked vegetables.
  7. Place 3 cups of the cooked vegetables in a blender.
  8. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid to the blender.
  9. Puree until completely smooth.
  10. Stir the vegetable puree into the remaining cooking liquid in the saucepan.
  11. Return the remaining cooked vegetables to the saucepan.
  12. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Bring the soup back to a simmer over low heat.
  14. Ladle the soup into bowls.
  15. Garnish with extra fresh parsley.
  16. Serves 8.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Low Fat Vegetable Soup?

Low Fat Vegetable Soup takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Low Fat Vegetable Soup?

Low Fat Vegetable Soup has approximately 85.7 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Low Fat Vegetable Soup?

The key ingredients for Low Fat Vegetable Soup are Zucchini, Carrots, Mushrooms, Onion, Russet Potatoes, Vegetable Broth. See the full list with measurements above.

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