116 hearty low Recipes

russet potatoes, cooked , about 6 medium potatoes, vegetable oil, butter, green cabbage, thinly sliced and chopped , i make them about 2x1/4 inches, onion, finely chopped , about 1 medium, smoked sausage (for a meatier soup double the amount and or or add both. ) or 8 oz cooked bacon (for a meatier soup double the amount and or or add both. ) or 8 oz ham (for a meatier soup double the amount and or or add both. ), carrots, peeled, shredded and chopped, low-fat milk or 10 oz fat-free evaporated milk, chicken broth (any type broth may be used), salt and pepper, to taste, shredded cheddar cheese (optional), sour cream (optional), green onion (optional), chives (optional), cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

butter (i used low fat margarine which is half the calories), onion, finely chopped, celery, finely diced, carrot , cut lenghtways, finely sliced in half moon, sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch dice, corn cobs , kernels removed, green peas, flour, low-fat milk, fresh ground black pepper, vegeatable instant bouillon granules (or to taste), tabasco sauce, mixed italian herbs

uncooked brown rice, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced (about 4 cups), store-bought low sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth, dried rosemary, crumbled, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, baby spinach leaves, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese

ground beef, olive oil, white onions, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, low sodium beef broth, carrots, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, new white potatoes, quartered, water, dry lentils, rinsed, green beans, undrained, fennel bulbs, chopped, red pepper flakes, salt (or to taste), oregano, basil

vegetable oil, chopped onion, plain low-fat yogurt, egg, stone-ground rye flour, bread flour, dry yeast (1 envelope), caraway seed, salt, white pepper, water, egg yolk, kosher salt

venison, cut into 1 inch cubes, flour, salt, pepper, low sodium beef broth, worcestershire sauce, garlic cloves, minced, bay leaves, paprika, carrots, sliced, potatoes, diced, onions, chopped, stalks celery, chopped

water (to cook rice), butter, uncooked brown rice (2 cups cooked ), olive oil, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, yellow pepper, finely chopped, red pepper, finely chopped, sliced or chopped chrimini mushrooms, salt and pepper, dry white wine, low sodium chicken broth, fresh thyme (or 1 tbsp dried thyme), water, cooked, cubed chicken breast (about 3 cups)(i used some chicken breasts that i had grilled, with salt and pepper and frozen).

pumpernickel bread or 675 g sourdough bread, miracle whip (low & non fat both work well), dijon mustard (or mustard of your choice), shaved deli turkey (or deli meat of your choice), spinach leaves (i use baby spinach), onion, thinly sliced , cooked until caramelized, shredded cheese (blend of mozzarella and cheddar is recommended)

chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped carrot, bacon, chopped, minced garlic, more) canned low-salt chicken broth, dried lentils (about 12 1/2 oz), fresh thyme sprigs or 1/2 tsp dried, bay leaf, chopped fresh parsley, chopped chives or green onions

olive oil, chopped leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped celery, garlic clove, minced, peeled turnips, peeled rutabagas, peeled russet potatoes, sliced carrots, diced tomatoes in juice, vegetable broth or low-salt chicken broth

unsalted butter, onion,chopped, carrots,peeled and slice in thin rounds, minced, fresh thyme, salt and pepper, low-sodium chicken broth, egg noodles (about 2 cup), rotisserie chicken ,skin discaeded,meet shredded into bite size pieces (about 3 cup), frozen peas

butter, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, fresh spinach, cleaned and chopped, paprika, chicken stock, russet potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 1 lb), beets, peeled and chopped (about 1 lb), tomato, chopped, salt and pepper, to taste, low-fat sour cream, fresh flat-leaf parsley

smoked sausage , cut across into half-inch rounds, low sodium chicken broth, simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion, black beans, rinsed, drained, baby spinach

oats, blueberries, egg whites, skim milk, low fat cottage cheese, flour, water, salt

potatoes, parsnip, turnip, carrot, stewing beef, steak spice (i use clubhouse brand), worcestershire sauce, garlic clove (crushed ), onion (medium), green beans, celery, button mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup (i use the low fat campbell s), broth (beef or vegetable), gravy mix (i use veloutine), frozen peas

extra virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, carrot, diced, stalks celery, diced, garlic cloves, minced, crumbled dried italian herb seasoning, fresh ground pepper, low sodium chicken broth, spinach leaves, chopped, thawed frozen mixed vegetables (such as cauliflower, green beans, zucchini and or or brocolli), whole wheat ditalini (small shell pasta), salt, pepper, fresh parmesan cheese, grated

soup stock, extra virgin olive oil, meium yellow onions or 1 very large, shallots - more if you like, ginger smashed - more if you like, chicken thighs with bone and skin, dry vegetarian soup stock - w/o salt, more cloves of garlic - roasted is okay, red chile or other peppers, dried and with seeds removed - seeds will make it warmer, dry or fresh shitake mushroom caps, sliced, crimini mushrooms, white mushrooms, green onions, roasted sesame oil, low salt soy sauce or briggs sauce to taste, saki about 1 1/2 cups, soup finisher, baby carrots - julienned or whole, sugar snap peas, water to fill pan just under 2 inches from top, dumplings, green onions, carrots, ginger, raw shrimp - with shell and vein removed, scallops, dumpling wrappers

bean soup mix (with flavor packet), simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion, low sodium chicken broth, diced cooked ham, diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained