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Soups, Salads & Snacks

Healthy snack, soup and salad recipes made with healthy ingredients. The recipes were selected for their healthy ingredients and healthy preparation methods.
Asian-Flavored Chicken Soup
This soup has bamboo shoots, which are a great source of fiber and phenolic acids. Phenolic acids are powerful antioxidants. Cilantro has detoxification properties, and snow peas are a great source of vitamins A, C and the B vitamins.
Chicken Stock with Roasted Vegetables
Here is a great recipe to make your own home made chicken stock that can be used in soups, sauces and stews.
How to Make Healthy Salads as Meals
Salads are often served before a main course; however a well-constructed salad can be served as a meal all by itself. Choose healthy ingredients like vegetables and fresh fruits that are bursting with flavor.
Low Fat Pea and Mint Soup
Here is a healthy soup that can be served hot or cold. Olive oil is a healthy fat, and the green peas are a nice source of fiber and nutrients like iron and niacin. One serving has only 130 calories and would make a wonderful appetizer or light meal.
Pumpkin and Potato Soup With Kale
Pumpkins are a great source of vitamins A and C and Potassium. Potatoes and kale add even more vitamin C and minerals.
Spinach Salad with Strawberries
This delicious salad is loaded with vitamin C, folate and iron. What a wonderful addition to any meal.
Turkey Soup
Here is a healthy recipe for a low fat turkey soup. You can make it even healthier by adding more vegetables or by using brown rice or whole grain pasta.
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