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This is one of my favorite recipes as it is
very easy to make, it is filling and acid
reflux friendly. I recommend to use this as a
starting point and once you get used to it
there are no limits to what you can do with it.
I usually just find the random vegetables
(reflux friendly) which sit around in
the refrigerator and throw them in the pot,
then I will add the chicken broth and maybe
some additional boulion and water if it is not
enough.
One spice which I like to use
as well is red cayanne pepper. Although we
shouldn't eat spicy food, this is the one
exception as along with cilantro it is great
for the digestive system. Try a small amount
first in a cup of the soup, after its cooked,
so that you see how your body reacts and in
case it doesn't agree with you... the rest of
the soup is still fine to
eat.
Vegetable
Soup
10 cups fat-free chicken
broth, low sodium
4 red potatoes, cut into
1-inch squares
1 onion, quartered (optional –
depends on your tolerance)
1 cup carrots,
sliced
2 cups zucchini,
sliced
3 cups celery,
sliced
1 clove garlic (optional –
depends on your tolerance)
1/4 bunch fresh parsley,
chopped
1/4 bunch cilantro,
chopped
Step
1
In a large stockpot, combine
the celery, carrots, onions, potatoes and
chicken broth. I do not peel the potatoes as
all of the nutritional value is right under the
skin, but you can choose to do so. Bring all
the ingredients to a boil, reduce the heat to a
medium-high, and simmer until the potatoes
become tender, about 30
minutes.
Step
2
Add the cilantro, parsley,
garlic and zucchini. Turn down the heat to a
medium-low and cook for an additional 15
minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.
Season to taste and
serve.
Tips:
Set the timer on the stove for
20 minutes during step 1 as it will take you
about 10 minutes to slice and dice the
ingredients needed for step
2.
To get your intake of protein,
throw in frozen chicken breasts in a pan filled
with water alongside the soup and cook for 30
minutes. Dump the water out, and cut the
chicken (when cooled) and add to the soup. You
will now have a meal with vegetables, carbs
(potatoes) and protein.
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