45 Cal Creamy HEALTHY Soup!

Silky-smooth and satisfying at just 45 calories per bowl, this clever soup transforms humble zucchini into a luscious, guilt-free base that's perfect on its own or as a lighter swap for any cream soup recipe.

Ingredients

• 700g/ 1.2 lb zucchinis ((4 largish), peeled and cut into 1.5cm / 3/5" slices)
• 1/2 large onion (, roughly chopped (brown, white, yellow))
• 2 garlic cloves (, whole)
• 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth (or veg broth)
• 2 cups (500 ml) water
• 1/2 tsp each garlic and onion powder ((or 1 tsp of one of them))
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup (250 ml) 0% fat milk (or other milk of choice)
• 1 tbsp (15g) butter or olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
• 1/2 large onion (, finely chopped)
• 1.5 cups carrot (, peeled and finely diced)
• 1.5 cups celery (, finely chopped)
• 1 small red capsicum/bell pepper (, finely chopped)
• 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast (, diced)
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• Fresh thyme ((high recommended, or sub chives))

Instructions

1. Place all Broth ingredients EXCEPT milk into a pot, cover with lid and bring to energetic simmer over medium high heat.
2. Lower to medium and simmer for 15 minutes until zucchinis is very soft.
3. Remove from heat, add milk. Use a handheld blender to blitz until smooth. Add salt to taste. Marvel at creamy broth with so few calories!
4. Melt butter in a pot or large saucepan over medium heat.
5. Add garlic, onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 3 minutes, then add capsicum. Cook for another 2 minutes until onion is translucent and sweet.
6. Add Broth, chicken and peas. Bring to gentle simmer for just 2 to 3 minutes or until peas are cooked.
7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
8. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with a pinch of fresh thyme leaves. Devour, and marvel at how such a creamy, totally delicious bowl of soup has so few calories!!