BDW Biggest Loser Season 11

[msmarmar123]

Week 3 Recipe::

 

 

Course: soups PointsPlusâ„¢ Value:    1 Servings:  12 Preparation Time:  35 min Cooking Time:  13 min Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Some say this soup is the secret to their weight-loss success. It's a great midday snack or dinner appetizer.

 

Ingredients

 

	2 clove(s) garlic clove(s), minced (medium)
	1 medium onion(s), diced
	2 medium carrot(s), diced
	1 medium sweet red pepper(s), diced
	1 stalk(s) celery, diced (medium)
	2 small zucchini, diced
	2 cup(s) green cabbage, shredded
	2 cup(s) Swiss chard, chopped
	2 cup(s) cauliflower, small florets
	2 cup(s) broccoli, small florets
	2 tsp thyme, fresh, fresh, chopped
	6 cup(s) vegetable broth
	2 Tbsp parsley, or chives, fresh, chopped
	1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
	1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
	2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, optional

Instructions

• Put garlic, vegetables, thyme and broth into a large soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in parsley or chives; season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Yields about 1 cup per serving.

Notes

• If you like thick soups, consider pureeing this recipe in the pot with an immersion blender.
  
  There are so many variations on this recipe. Add or leave out vegetables to suit your taste.
  
  Save time by using frozen vegetables instead of fresh ones (though the texture of the soup might change a bit). You can also buy small amounts of pre-cut vegetables from your supermarket's salad bar.

[Oryx]

Awesome job ladies!  And congrats Christine!! 

 

I did ok in Ottawa... it was a meeting for work and some coworkers insisted on taking me out for drinks because I'm getting married soon.  It's so tough to say no when people are just so excited for me.  Oh well, I'm doing my best and I'm pretty happy with how my dress looks.  Only 11 days until departure -- ahhh!!!

[Teira1031]

Oryx~ your wedding is so close!!! That is so exciting! how are you feeling? All ready to go? Cant wait to hear all about your trip!

[CSandCK2]

Oryx ~ wow 11 days...that is so exciting?  how are plans coming along, everything set?  is everything a blur right now?  Not sure what to expect as we get closer to April and our date...

 

Teira ~ great choice for a wedding date!

[Teira1031]

yay! you're the first person ive come across on here with the same wedding date! How's all your planning coming along? Cant believe its coming up so soon!

 

Originally Posted by CSandCK2 

Oryx ~ wow 11 days...that is so exciting?  how are plans coming along, everything set?  is everything a blur right now?  Not sure what to expect as we get closer to April and our date...

 

Teira ~ great choice for a wedding date!

[CSandCK2]

I was excited too, because I haven't seen anyone else with that date....and it a great date given the 4th month + 7 day = 2011 (or at least that's how fiancee said he is going to remember the date in the future with the whole 4+7=11 thing).   Planning is going well, but I can't believe how close it is getting.  Was on the stepper at the gym last night, and thinking we need to start cracking down on our welcome newsletters, ceremony script, music list, FI's clothes, and so on and so on.  How about you?  How are plans going?

 

Originally Posted by Teira1031 

yay! you're the first person ive come across on here with the same wedding date! How's all your planning coming along? Cant believe its coming up so soon!

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSandCK2 

Oryx ~ wow 11 days...that is so exciting?  how are plans coming along, everything set?  is everything a blur right now?  Not sure what to expect as we get closer to April and our date...

 

Teira ~ great choice for a wedding date!

 

[Oryx]

I'm super excited!  But also going a little crazy... it's a busy time at work.  I still need to look over the ceremony script, work on the seating plan, and put the OOT bags together (or at least pack them).  Sometimes I start freaking out, but it will all be good in the end, no matter what.  I'm off to pick up my dress today, yay!! 

 

Good luck with your planning too... it will come before you know it.

Originally Posted by CSandCK2 

Oryx ~ wow 11 days...that is so exciting?  how are plans coming along, everything set?  is everything a blur right now?  Not sure what to expect as we get closer to April and our date...

 

Teira ~ great choice for a wedding date!

[msmarmar123]

Reminder......Please send your weigh-ins and pics today or tomorrow by noon

 

Thank you!

[msmarmar123]

Hey.....I won't be posting weigh in results till sometime on Monday...i left my sheet at work....

[Sapphire723]

No worries!