Have I mentioned how much I love GOOD Food! I can eat all day long-- as long as the food is fattening and yummy. One of my worst habits is eating food on the go-- grabbing that left over lasagne, and eating it while I am driving kids around; munching on chocolate covered almonds while browsing the web; sneaking bites of a divine french cheese while cooking dinner. I realised that if I want to be healthy I had to change that habit!
Fixing Food Addictions
Step 1. Choose a bad habit and change it.
My first bad habit to go was eating on the run. Now when I eat, I try to make sure I am sitting at the table with time to enjoy the yummy healthy food I am eating. Eating a food that is not as portable is a good way to minimize movement. Soups rock my lunch time. If I have to take it on the go, I can. But to savor it's luscious goodness, you'll want to sit down.
Here are two of my favorite lunch soups, each with only 3 points on Weight Watchers Points Plus!!!!
Tortellini Meatball Soup
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 cup copped vegetables (celery, carrot, peppers, zuccini, whatever floats your boat)
8 cups beef broth
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
2 bay leaves
2 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbps parsley flakes
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 package (16 oz) frozen cheese filled tortellini
24 frozen meatballs, reheated
In a large pot, brown vegetables in 1 tsp olive oil until tender. Add spices, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add tortellini and meatballs. Cook 10 more minutes. Serve with 1 tsp Parmesean cheese per serving.
Makes 14, 1 1/2 cup servings. Only 3 points on Weight Watcher's Points Plus
"Chili and Lime" Taco Soup
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 tsp beef buillion
1 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp diced green chilis
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tsp taco seasoning
2 cups water
Combine all ingredients. Simmer together for 10 minutes. Serve with 1 TBSP fat free Plain Greek yogurt, if desired.
Makes 4, 1 1/2 cup servings. Only 3 points on Weight Watchers Points Plus
I love soups - thanks for the recipes! I wish your brother liked then too, because it's not that much fun to cook them just for myself. My bad habit is my sweet tooth - oh I wish to find a cure for that one!
ReplyDeleteDo you use lemon juice or do you use lime juice for the Chile and Lime Taco Soup?
ReplyDeleteRachelle- I use lemon juice just cause I don't usually keep lime in the house. Lime would be better, but lemon adds the citrusey flavor of lime.
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