READY IN 45 mins

Miracle Soup

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"A potful every two to three days is all you need to drop pounds fast!" — LILHEN

Directions

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in ginger and garlic and cook 3 minutes, until tender. Stir together 1 cup broth with cornstarch. Pour cornstarch mixture into pot with mushrooms, bamboo, soy, vinegar, fructose, crushed red pepper and remaining broth. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened.
Stir in frozen mixed vegetables, frozen shrimp and cilantro. Simmer until shrimp is opaque, about 10 minutes. Stir in spinach until just wilted, 2 minutes. Serve at once.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 01, 2004

This soup is wonderful. I've made it several times. If you really want it go over the top with this taste and nutrition-wise, replace the frozen stir-fry veggies with finally chopped bok choy (leaves and stems). Also, a quarter of a teaspoon of toasted sesame seed oil on the top only adds one gram of fat and a much more complex flavor.

—KAET

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 08, 2004

Very nice flavor to the broth. Kind of like hot and sour soup. However, the spinach gets slimy and if you overcook it a bit (like I did) the shrimp gets chewy. I am thinking this soup would be great with chicken or tofu and nix the spinach.

—HOLLYBELL

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Jan 19, 2010

Made this today- the ginger and garlic are amazing! I used fresh mushrooms, green onions, canned bamboo shoots, canned bean sprouts, a sliced onion, fresh spinach, cilantro and salad shrimp. Left out the fructose. It tastes so amazing. Thanks for a fabulous base!

—Kathleen

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Jan 01, 2004

Wow!! Great soup. Hard to believe it's so low in calories. I did add some sesame oil--it seemed to give it just that extra taste it needed. I left out the spinach but only because I didn't have any. Definitely will make often.

—SUTHUN

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Jan 01, 2004

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I love it! I did make a few minor changes, such as 1/8 cup ginger, garlic and cilantro. Other than that I followed your recipe to the "T". Next time I might use cubed tofu instead of shrimp. Then again, I might use both. Tastes a lot like hot and sour soup which I love. Thanks again!

—CHANGOP

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Feb 16, 2003

I don't know about the weightloss properties of this soup, but the flavor is EXCELLENT!VERY easy and pretty fast to make, well worth ALL of the freshest ingredients! The flavors all go really well together and make a delicous soup!

—SOOPERMOMMY

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Feb 08, 2004

I am not crazy over this one, but I will use it and modify it next time I make it only because it is such a great weight loss food. I do not like the way the soy sauce turns it such a dark brown color, and I didn't even use the full amount, also I don't think I would add the corn starch again, why would you want to thicken soup so much?? Next time I think I will go with alot less soy sauce and more chicken broth. I will definitly leave out the bamboo shoots too only because I discovered I don't like them. I also cut way back on the ginger and garlic, I can't imagine how strong it would have been if the full amount had of been used.

—250607

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Dec 31, 2003

Very good and easy, I will definatly be making again. I will reduce the garlic and ginger next time, a little strong. Added extra vegetables and omited the cilantro.

—CINDYPSP

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Nutrition

Calories
91 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
12.3 g
4%

Cholesterol
35 mg
12%

Fat
1.3 g
2%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
8.8 g
18%

Sodium
650 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Miracle Soup

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 91
Calories from Fat: 11

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.3g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1 %
Cholesterol 35mg 12 %
Sodium 650mg 26 %
** Potassium 246mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.3g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
Protein 8.8g 18 %
** Sugars 1.2g
Vitamin A 79 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 22 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.