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I've got a target of hitting 40 grams of fiber per day. Does anyone know if the fiber count of a food changes if you put it through a food processer?
I have a great recipe for a fall harvest soup. I especially like it if after all the veggies are cooked, I put it all through the food processer before serving.
In case anyone wants to try it, here's my recipe. I call it Lily's Harvest Soup. You can use other vegetables if you don't like the ones I've chosen. This is just my base recipe, I change it up depending upon what's in the fridge.
Chop and put all ingredients into a pot. Cook until the veggies are soft. Let cool a bit, then put it all through a food processor or blender. The whole process takes less than an hour. If you're in a rush, don't process it. It's good chunky too.
Ingredient List:
Head of cauliflower or good size bunch of broccoli. The cauliflower has a less intense flavor.
1 medium sized buttercup squash. (NOTE: I cook it peel and all, just remove the stem and seeds.) If you can't find Buttercup, Acorn or Pumpkins, or any of the winter squashes work well.
1 large onion
a couple cloves of garlic
3 carrots
2 parsnips
1-2 chopped tomatoes
1 sweet potato
6-8 cups of Stock or water.
Seasonings: salt, pepper, cinnamon, sage, a couple of bay leaves.
This soup is good hot or cold. If you do dairy, top the soup bowl with a hit of non-fat sour cream for an extra creamy touch.
Enjoy!
Lily
I have a great recipe for a fall harvest soup. I especially like it if after all the veggies are cooked, I put it all through the food processer before serving.
In case anyone wants to try it, here's my recipe. I call it Lily's Harvest Soup. You can use other vegetables if you don't like the ones I've chosen. This is just my base recipe, I change it up depending upon what's in the fridge.
Chop and put all ingredients into a pot. Cook until the veggies are soft. Let cool a bit, then put it all through a food processor or blender. The whole process takes less than an hour. If you're in a rush, don't process it. It's good chunky too.
Ingredient List:
Head of cauliflower or good size bunch of broccoli. The cauliflower has a less intense flavor.
1 medium sized buttercup squash. (NOTE: I cook it peel and all, just remove the stem and seeds.) If you can't find Buttercup, Acorn or Pumpkins, or any of the winter squashes work well.
1 large onion
a couple cloves of garlic
3 carrots
2 parsnips
1-2 chopped tomatoes
1 sweet potato
6-8 cups of Stock or water.
Seasonings: salt, pepper, cinnamon, sage, a couple of bay leaves.
This soup is good hot or cold. If you do dairy, top the soup bowl with a hit of non-fat sour cream for an extra creamy touch.
Enjoy!
Lily
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The fiber count is exactly the same after you put soemthing thru the food processor -- it's just more busted up. And I must say that soup sounds fantastic.
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sounds fantastic. We have an annual soup/chili night at church in October sometime. I think I'll make this.
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