Simple Spinach Soup

Do you love sauteed spinach and garlic? Then you will love this low calorie spinach vegetable soup which is perfect for fall and can be made in just 20 minutes.

A hearty bowl is low calorie, low carb, vegan, and Zero Points Plus on Weight Watchers  according to my calculations at this time in 2015. Yet it is flavorful, fast, and full of fiber.
This healthy soup is a winner!

The main ingredients are generous amounts of spinach, celery, onions and garlic simmered for just 5-7 minutes in a vegetable broth ( or chicken broth if you are so inclined) and then pureed. The soup boasts powerful immune building protective antioxidants which is a plus during the fall and winter flu season!

Yes, fall is officially here and the weather is getting chillier. Wouldn't a hearty bowl of hot soup  warm the soul and the belly?

Zero Points Plus on Weight Watchers!
The best part is this wonderful soup is Zero Points Plus on Weight Watchers (as of now 2015). That means  you can enjoy a bowl and not even has to subtract any points from your daily point allotment of points on Weight Watchers! That means it's low in calories for every diet!

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Interesting Seasoning Variations
The basic recipe is very tasty but mild- so it lends itself to the following variations: ( but additional seasoning is not necessary) 

You can spice it up with one of the following spices:

• cumin 
• curry spices
• nutmeg  
• cayenne 

Trust me. The soup doesn't need anyone of the spices, it is wonderful just the way it is.
 I just wanted to point out that it lends itself to other variations.

Low Carb Diet?

Sometimes I'm following a low carb diet like an Atkins type, so I can add lots more fat to the recipe and make it taste like a richer creamy spinach soup.

***All of my recipes are gluten free and quick and easy to prepare! 


Don't like spinach? Try one of my other quick healthy soup recipes like 

• easy carrot ginger ( vegan) 
• quick and easy egg drop soup ( ww style) 
• my famous fall and winter detox soup ( vegan)

Author: Judee Algazi from Gluten Free A-Z Blog
Prep Time:  10 minutes
Cook Time: 10- 15 minutes


Ingredients:

1/4 cup of vegetable broth for sautéing (or olive oil if you prefer)
1 large onion, chopped
1-2  single cloves garlic, diced
8 single ribs of cele (ry, cleaned, remove strings, and chopped
1 bag of frozen spinach ( 10 or 12 ounces) or 2 bags of fresh spinach
4 cups of vegetable broth
2-3 cups water ( start with 2)

Directions: 

 Saute the onion, celery, and garlic I vegetable broth for about 4-5 minutes stirring frequently. Add the frozen spinach and stir and sauté a few minutes more. Add the 4 cups of vegetable broth and water, bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Use your immersion blender to puree the soup. (or use a regular blender).

My Notes (2021) and Disclaimer

1. This is a tasty easy soup that I made when I was on WW back in 2015. The official WW diet plans change frequently, so now you will need to check you current WW plan to see if this soup still meets the criteria for ZERO points on WW.

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