Zone Recipes: Soups

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Whether you are looking for a Zone-friendly appetizer or main course, soup is a great choice for either. The Zone Recipes for soups run the gamut of being broth-based to a more creamy texture. The following recipes will add to your Zone recipe collection. They are sure to satisfy your appetite, and keep you on course with the Zone Diet guidelines.

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Recipes

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Hearty Minestrone Soup

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Ingredients

8 oz. beef, diced into bite-size cubes

2½ c. celery, diced

1 c. onion, diced

2 c. cabbage, finely shredded

½ c. tomato puree

¼ c. black beans

1/8 c. chickpeas

¼ c. elbow macaroni

2 tsp. olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 c. beef stock

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground black pepper

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Directions

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients except macaroni. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Cook macaroni as directed on package. Add cooked macaroni to soup and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

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Servings and Zone Information

Makes 2 servings.

Per serving: 4 blocks of protein, 4 blocks of carbohydrate, 4 blocks of fat

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Chicken Ball Soup

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Ingredients

12 oz. ground chicken

½ c. onion, diced

1 small onion, sliced into rings

2 c. leeks, sliced

5 c. mushrooms, sliced

8 tsp. cornstarch

2 tsp. olive oil

Hot sauce, to taste

1 tsp. parsley

1 tbs. ginger root, grated

4 c. chicken broth

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground black pepper

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Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray large baking sheet with cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, diced onion, hot sauce, parsley, and ginger root. Blend thoroughly and form into ½” balls; place on prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes.

Place chicken broth in saucepan and bring to boil. Add onion rings, leeks, and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until vegetables are tender.

Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water until paste consistency forms. Add to broth; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove meatballs from oven and add to broth. Cook for 2 minutes longer and serve.

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