A Nourishing Homemade Soup for Comfort, Wellness, and Family Gatherings
🍲 Ingredients
- 1 carton (32 oz.) fat-free chicken broth (34% less sodium)
- 2 cans Progresso Light Beef Pot Roast Soup
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled, boiled, and cut into chunks
- 2 ripe plantains, peeled, boiled, and served on the side
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
- ½ yellow bell pepper, diced
- Seasoned salt, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and chop the carrots, celery, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until they are fork-tender. Drain and cut them into chunks.
Peel and boil the ripe plantains until tender. Drain and set aside to serve alongside the soup.
Step 2: Build the Soup
In a large soup pot, pour in the fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth.
Add the two cans of Progresso Light Beef Pot Roast Soup and stir well.
Mix in the chopped carrots, celery, and diced red, green, and yellow bell peppers.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables become tender.
Step 3: Add the Sweet Potatoes
Once the vegetables are cooked, gently stir the boiled sweet potato chunks into the soup.
Allow the soup to simmer for another 5–10 minutes so all the flavors blend together.
Step 4: Season Carefully
Taste the soup before adding additional seasoning.
Because the canned soup and broth already contain seasoning, start with a small amount of:
- Seasoned salt
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
Stir well after each addition and taste again until the soup reaches your preferred flavor.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
Serve each bowl with boiled ripe plantains on the side for a naturally sweet complement to the savory soup.
Enjoy with whole-grain bread, crackers, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
🌱 Why You’ll Love This Soup
✔ Made with reduced-sodium broth
✔ Naturally sweet from sweet potatoes and ripe plantains
✔ Comforting and filling
✔ Easy to prepare
✔ Great for meal prep
✔ Family-friendly
💡 Healthy Cooking Tips
- Use fresh vegetables whenever possible for added flavor and nutrients.
- Taste before seasoning to help reduce excess sodium.
- Add extra vegetables such as spinach, kale, zucchini, or green beans for even more nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze individual portions for quick, healthy meals later.
❤️ A Bowl Full of Comfort
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple ingredients, colorful vegetables, lean protein, and mindful seasoning can come together to create a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.
This hearty soup is perfect for cozy evenings, busy weekdays, or whenever you’re craving a wholesome homemade meal that warms you from the inside out.
“Good food nourishes the body, and sharing it nourishes the heart.”
Happy cooking from Overcomer Wellness Hub! 🌿🍲
