We had a "Souper Bowl" contest today at work- 4 of us brought in homemade soups to be voted on by our co-workers. We had some fresh bread, some crackers, and cake in 3 different varieties to complement the soup, but when it came down to voting... my HEALTHY lentil soup recipe won! Just look at that awesome Souper Bowl trophy!
AND, to top it off, I had a HUGE weight loss week. Guess going to the gym 5x in the last 7 days will do that to you :) I feel great. I'm happy, I feel healthy, I've found time to go to the gym AND eat what I enjoy (within reason-- there were 2 pieces of homemade cheesecake this week). I have to keep this going through next week.
I've already solicited help for the upcoming week- lunch on Friday is a healthy team lunch, this weekend is...well.. the weekend, Monday is a healthy team lunch, Tuesday is a healthy team lunch, Wednesday I'm on my own- got the midday meals covered. I stocked up on frozen veggies for the week and need to make a Kroger run for some fresh fruit. I have some fresh spinach, which I can throw in anything.I know my challenges this week are going to be: 1) Isla's birthday party (read: CAKE!) 2) The weekend- I have to not eat out so much this weekend, if possible! 3) I will be without a car next week, as it's finally getting repaired. That means I had to line up rides to the gym (thanks Katie!) to make sure I keep going.
And, of course, I will be making another pot of that lentil soup to keep on hand :)
Slow Cooker Lentil Soup (Weight Watchers PointsPlus value 2. Serving Size 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups fresh spinach, cut
2 medium carrots, peeled and chunked
2 stalks celery ribs, chunked
1 medium onion, chunked
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups dry lentils, picked over
1 can diced tomato (I used ones flavored with garlic, basil and oregano)
8 cups vegetable broth
3 bay leafs
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp cayenne red pepper
1) Place ingrediants in slow cooker in following order: carrots, celery, onion, garlic, lentils, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper and broth.
2) Cover Slow Cooker and cook on low for 8 hours
3) Uncover, cook for 30 minutes more, remove bay leaves
4) Serve!
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