3-Minute Italian Recovery Soup

Don’t overlook the convenience of keeping canned food in your cupboard as a way to improve your diet. I like this fast recovery Tomato Italian soup because it is packed with antioxidants, and low in calories.   Spring for the extra cost of organic, pre-seasoned crushed tomatoes to insure low added sugars, and maximum flavor.    Spices are essential to raise antioxidant content, and don’t be afraid to add a little extra to suite your taste.

¾ cup organic, crushed tomatoes seasoned with Italian spices

½ cup chicken broth

Optional: fresh ground pepper

Optional: top with 2 Tbsp. fresh grated parmesan cheese

Mix tomatoes and chicken broth in a large mug or bowl.  Cover; microwave for 2 minutes.  Top with optional pepper and cheese. 

Calories per recipe (about 12 oz): 80, Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 400 mg, Potassium 510 mg, Fiber 3 g, Calcium 60 mg.  With 2 Tbsp cheese, add 46 calories, 3 g fat, 4 g protein, 0 carb and more calcium.

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