Fast Fall Soup

The ingredients in the soup make it the perfect choice for a cold fall day.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup frozen broccoli, corn and red bell pepper mix
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable juice (like V8)
• 1/4 cup canned chickpeas and garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 oz. fresh lean deli roast beef, chopped
• 6 whole wheat crackers
• 1 pear

Instructions:

Cook vegetables in microwave, according to package instructions. Heat broth and V8 juice in saucepan just to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Add cooked vegetables, chickpeas, beans and beef. Heat through, about 5 minutes. Serve with crackers and pear for dessert.

Calories: 450

Protein: 26 grams

Carbohydrates: 73 grams

Fat: 8 grams

Saturated Fat: 2 grams

Total Prep Time: 10 minutes