Hungry Girl (13 page)

Prepare Boca patty according to package directions, in a pan with nonstick spray or in the microwave.

Top patty with cheese slice. Microwave for 20 seconds or until cheese melts. Set aside.

Place lettuce in a large bowl and top with pickles, tomatoes, and onions.

Chop cheese-topped patty into bite-sized pieces and then add to salad.

MAKES 1 SERVING

Soup is
awesome.
It tastes great, fills you up, and is easy to make. What more could you ask for? Oh, it also helps you cut calories. Studies show that people who eat broth-based soups regularly end up taking in fewer calories throughout the day (it's true!). These soup recipes are all easy to make, really delicious, and low in calories. Keep some in the fridge—they're
great
to have around for a snack or meal-starter. HG Tip: If you're a sodium-counter, you may want to use low-sodium versions of broths and canned items when making these soups.

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free beef broth

¼ cup thinly sliced onions

½ slice light bread (40 to 45 calories each with about 2g fiber per slice)

1 slice reduced-fat provolone cheese

Directions

Toast bread and set aside. Combine onions and broth in a small saucepan and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

Pour soup into a microwave-safe soup bowl. Place toasted bread on top of soup and then cover with cheese. Place bowl in the microwave and heat for about 30 seconds or until cheese melts and begins to bubble.

MAKES 1 SERVING

I am obsessed with this soup! The best way to enjoy it is with Splenda and Frank's RedHot.

Ingredients

4 cups fat-free vegetable broth

6 plum tomatoes, chopped

2 cups chopped green cabbage

Optional: salt, black pepper, garlic salt, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce, Tabasco Pepper Sauce

Directions

Place chopped tomatoes (along with any juice and seeds) in a large pot sprayed with nonstick spray. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add broth and cabbage and raise heat to high. Once soup reaches a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Allow soup to simmer for 5 minutes.

Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and/or any of the other optional ingredients, if desired.

MAKES 5 SERVINGS

Ingredients

4 cups fat-free broth (vegetable, chicken, or beef)

½ cup egg whites (about 4 egg whites)

1 small carrot

1 small zucchini

½ medium red bell pepper

3 medium scallions, chopped

1 tablespoon light or low-sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Optional: salt, black pepper, 4 lemon wedges