{"id":3805,"date":"2017-06-14T20:33:23","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T20:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vitaminpacks.com\/blog\/?p=3805"},"modified":"2021-08-27T13:09:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T13:09:46","slug":"heart-warming-winter-vegetable-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/heart-warming-winter-vegetable-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart-Warming Winter Vegetable Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"[Food Tip: Have you ever added a tablespoon, not the recommended teaspoon, of salt to a recipe? To rescue an over-salted soup or stew, add a quartered raw potato, a dash of sugar, or even\u00a0a little tomato paste to temper the saltiness. Throw out the potato before serving.]This hearty soup is quick to make and chocked-full of yummy vegetables. It\u2019s a meal in itself served with warmed bread.Ingredients:1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup turkey ham, cut into 1\/2-inch cubes1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1\/2 cups total)4 cloves garlic, minced1 cup celery, diced2 bay leaves2 cups winter squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (acorn, butternut, kabocha, or hubbard squash)1 cup carrot, peeled and sliced in thin rounds2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups total)1 1\/2 teaspoons dried basil1\/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped6 cups fat-free chicken broth1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves1\/2 package frozen chopped spinachsalt and pepperDirections:1) Heat oil in a Dutch oven (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add turkey ham, onion, garlic, and celery, and saute for 7 minutes or until onion is transparent. Add bay leaves, squash, carrot, and potatoes. Stir and continue to saute for another 7 minutes.2) Add basil, cinnamon, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked through, but not mushy.3) Add beans, thyme, and spinach. Simmer for 5 minutes or until spinach is heated through. Salt and pepper to taste. Makes 12 servings.Nutritional Analysis per serving: 163 Calories; 9 percent fat (1.6 grams); &lt; 0.5 gram saturated fat; 27 percent protein; 64 percent carbohydrate; 6.7 grams fiber.If you are looking for the highest quality Vitamin and Mineral Supplements personalized for you, please go to www.personanutrition.com and take their on-line questionnaire providing individualized vitamin and mineral recommendations. Persona is the only Science Based supplement provider on the web today! Take advantage of their knowledge and use it to your health\u2019s benefit!This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information from this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this article.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Food Tip: Have you ever added a tablespoon, not the recommended teaspoon, of salt to a recipe? 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