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5:2 Diet - Broccoli and Celery Soup = 111 Calories

A super healthy and frugal green soup made from broccoli, celery and potato. Only 111 calories per portion. Perfect for the 5:2 Diet or the Fast Diet.

Broccoli and Celery Soup.

5:2 Diet - Broccoli and Celery Soup = 111 Calories


Fast day soup equals happy tummy, in fact any day soup equals happy tummy, but knowing it is helping you lose weight makes it even more special.

A simple, fresh green soup that is frugal too. 

Broccoli, potato, celery and a bag of mixed leaves that needed used up were the base for this soup.


Low calorie soup



Oh yes and did I mention it is only 111 calories per portion? 

No! Silly me!

This is the perfect soup if you are watching your weight, but still trying to include plenty of veg in your diet.

And it tastes great too.


Healthy green soup


This green soup is full of the good stuff.

  • onion
  • garlic
  • celery
  • broccoli
  • potato 
  • watercress (spinach or rocket)


Is it kid friendly?



I thought is was slurpingly good and my toddler loved it. 

Toddler drinking soup out of a cup.

Graham was a bit more blasé about it, saying it wasn't one of his favourites. 

Honestly! Sometimes I despair!!

Here is the boy enjoying his soup. 

I made it during the day for our evening meal, but the boy couldn't wait and wanted a cup of yummy soup right away. 

It was a bit hot, so I put a splosh of milk in his.

Blending the soup and adding some milk or a splash of cream is a good way of making it more appealing for kids.

Or you could always call it Shrek soup!

I do hope you give it a go. 

It's so good.

Storing soup



Once cool, store your soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days (if it lasts that long).

You can also freeze it in portions.

When it's cool you can store it in labelled freezer soup bags or tubs.

More low calorie soups to try



Here are a few more low calorie soups for you to try next, they are all plant-based.


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Yield: 6
Author: Jacqueline Meldrum
5:2 Diet - Broccoli and Celery Soup

5:2 Diet - Broccoli and Celery Soup

A super healthy and frugal green soup made from broccoli, celery and potato. Only 111 calories per portion.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 45 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 2 medium potatoes, chopped
  • 160g (5.5 oz) bag watercress, spinach and rocket (or any mixed leaves)
  • 2 litres (3.5 pints / 8.5 cups) vegetable stock (low salt stock cubes and no salt if making the soup for toddlers)
  • a pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Saute the onion, garlic and celery in the olive oil in a large pan until the onion is soft and translucent.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to the boil.
  3. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Whizz until nearly smooth. I like to leave some texture in my soup. You can add some milk or cream.
  5. Taste to check the seasoning, but don't add salt if making for toddlers.
  6. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. You can add frozen spinach or use any bagged leaves, even salad leaves.
  2. Don't add salt and use low sodium stock cubes for toddlers, their wee bodies can't handle salt.
  3. You can season if making for adults.
  4. Adding a splash or milk or cream when serving makes it even nicer.
  5. Store in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze for 3-4 months.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

111.34

Fat (grams)

3.18 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.58 g

Carbs (grams)

20.71 g

Fiber (grams)

6.15 g

Net carbs

14.56 g

Sugar (grams)

7.46 g

Protein (grams)

6.74 g

Sodium (milligrams)

1430.85 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

0 mg

19 comments

  1. oh I wish sylvia drank soup like cooper - love this soup - love any soup that is green and yummy and full of veg so this would do me very nicely

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    1. That is one of the few things he is great with soups and smoothies. Sylvia is way better at whole veg.

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  2. I love soups Jacqueline and this look awesome and Cooper is so cute!!!

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  3. Oh I could have made this soup today if I hadnt used up my broccoli last night as I had all these ingredients to hand. I love the super healthy aspect of this soup and after too many cakes in this house it would be a good anitdote! Thanks for a super nutritious entry to Credit Crunch Munch!

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    1. Definitely good to have after over-indulgence Camilla :)

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  4. Ah, I would never have thought of blending celery into a soup - clever idea. It is a frugal vegetable if I have ever heard of one. And it sounds delicious.

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    1. I usually have some and often pop it in soup. It does add flavour and I love the smell of celery. There are fields near us, that waft the smell of celery. Mmmmmmmmmm!

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  5. The first time I made broccoli soup for my kids I was surprised and delighted they ate it, too! So I made cauliflower soup and then butternut squash soup, and all were equally enjoyed. The real surprise for me was when they began requesting these soups. Cooper's got good taste!

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    1. Yay! Isn't it great when it goes well like that?

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  6. I love any soup, and broccoli is one of my favourites :)

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    1. Me too Rachel, although I usually want a break from it come the Summer. Winter just lasts way too long!

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  7. Oooh will bookmark this recipe!! x

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  8. This looks so yummy! I bet my little girl would love it too. Pinning :)

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  10. I made the soup last week, not sure whether my husband would like it if it was very "worthy" but we both loved it! It was tasty, surprisingly so without any need for further flavours. I only had a bag of spinach to add, I'll definitely make it again, maybe with watercress included - but we still have some portions frozen in the freezer to use first. Thank you, it's a keeper!

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