Zero Point Cabbage Soup

I have to be honest with you, the first time I heard about the Weight Watchers zero point Cabbage Soup I was skeptical about whether I would like it or not.  So, I did some research and found a recipe that sounded pretty good. Of course, I had to tweak it a bit, but I have to say, it turned out very tasty.

So, here's is my version of the recipe.

Zero Point Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cups nonfat beef broth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 small sweet onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1/2 cup green beans
• 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• salt & pepper
• non-stick cooking spray (I used I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray)

Directions:

1. Spray pot with non-stick cooking spray.  Add onions, carrots and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
2. Add broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, zucchini, oregano, salt and pepper.
3. Simmer for about 15 minutes.  

Makes about 6-8 servings.  (1 Cup)

Chicken & Corn Chowder

This is another recipe I just threw together with ingredients I had on hand.  It turned out really yummy!  I plugged the ingredients into the recipe app on Fitness Pal and a one cup serving comes out to 219 calories and only 19 carbs.  I will definitely be making it again in the future.

Ingredients:

• 1 - 12 oz. Bag Frozen Sweet Corn
• 1 - 15 oz. Can Sweet White Corn
• 2 - 12.5 oz. Canned Chicken Breast, Drained
• 4 Cups Chicken Broth
• 1 Block Cream Cheese
• 1 Packet Taco Seasoning
• 1 Packet Dry Ranch Dip/Dressing Mix
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Red Pepper

Directions:

• Place all ingredients in crock pot on high.  Cook for at least 4 hours.  Stir occasionally to break up and blend cream cheese.

Beef Goulash

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (15 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
• 12 oz bag of frozen green beans (steam in bag before adding)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp Lowry's Seasoning Salt
• garlic power to taste
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 2 cups cooked instant brown rice

Directions:

• In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, remove any extra grease.  Add onion and saute until transparent.  Add 3 cups water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cooked instant brown rice, steamed green beans, all seasonings, and soy sauce.  Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes. 

This was a Paula Deen recipe that was going around on Facebook, but I made so many alterations to it that I didn't think I should call it "Paula Deen."  My family loved this and I plan on making it a regular menu item at our house.  There were also leftovers that tasted even better the next day!