Weekly Meal Plan, 5:2 Diet Recipes and Curried Carrot Soup (85 calories) (2024)

Weekly Meal Plan, 5:2 Diet Recipes and Curried Carrot Soup (85 calories)

I have been a bit lazywith my meal plans lately, as things have been a bitupside-downat home……but, this week I am pleased to be able to share a meal plan with my readers, as well as a new 5:2 diet recipe, for Curried Carrot Soup, a very LOW 85 calories per bowl and still only 100 calories with a spoon of croutons. I LOVE the combination of curry with carrots, their sweet flavour is further enhanced by a drop of heat and spice, as well as a littlecrèmefraîcheindulgence too. I love soups all year around, but I was hopeful of preparing more spring like recipes,untilthe snow and high winds arrived again…..so, what can be better on a VERY cold spring day than a bowl ofcomfortingand hearty soup – it certainly fits the bill. I have also planned the rest of my week’s meals, again, they have a verywintryslant to them and I am also embracing lots of bread making this week. It’s also hard to believe that Easter is only just under two weeks away, so, I will be making lots of Easter treats over the next week, including a Simnel Cake, Hot Cross Buns and Pace Eggs, and some essential Easter Biscuits too. As part of my Healthy Happy Heart challenge, I will be eating fish at least twice this week, so look out for some new recipes for mussels and delectable scallops. I am only having one Fast Day this week, as amaintenanceday to keep the weight off, but that’s the beauty of the 5:2 diet, you can build it into your daily schedule with ease. Anyway, on to my weekly meal plan and the recipe for Curried Carrot Soup; if you are NOT on a diet, then you can enjoy this soup with acres of crusty bread and butter, or even some fried onions as a garnish…….see you later, and have a wonderful start to the week. Karen

Weekly Meal Plan, 5:2 Diet Recipes and Curried Carrot Soup (85 calories)

NB: I am linking this meal plan to Mrs M over at her excellentMeal Planning Mondaylink.

Monday 18th:

Cauliflower Cheese

(recipe to follow)

Cauliflower Cheese

Tuesday 19th:

Cauliflower Cheese Soup and Home-Made Stotty Cake

(Recipes to follow)

Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Stotty Cake

Recipe:

Weekly Meal Plan, 5:2 Diet Recipes and Curried Carrot Soup (85 calories)

Curried Carrot Soup (85 calories)

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Serves	4
Prep time	10 minutes
Cook time	30 minutes
Total time	40 minutes
Dietary	Vegetarian
Meal type	Lunch, Main Dish, Snack, Soup, Starter
Misc	Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot
Occasion	Casual Party, Christmas, Easter
By author	Karen S Burns-Booth

A delicious soup with bags of flavour and yet each bowl is only 85 calories. (Or 100 calories with the croutons) Carrots, onions and garlic are gently simmered with vegetable stock and curry powder for a hearty soup with a spicy Indian flavour. Perfect for those on the 5:2 Diet on fast days, or for anyone watching their calories intake.

Ingredients

4 sprays low-fat oil
2 medium onions, peeled and finely diced
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
450g carrots, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons curry powder of choice
1.2 litres vegetable stock (made with 2 teaspoons Marigold vegetables stock powder)
50ml low-fat (15%) creme fraiche
salt and pepper to taste

Optional

4 tablespooons seasoned croutons

Note

Directions

Step 1	Spray the low-fat oil in a large saucepan with a lid. Heat pan over low heat and add the chopped onions and garlic. Replace the lid and sweat the vegetables over a low heat for about 5 minutes, before adding the carrots and a little water.
Step 2	Continue to cook for a further 5 minutes before adding the curry powder - stir it into the vegetables and then gradually add the stock.
Step 3	Put the lid back on the pan, bring the the bool and then simmer over a low to medium heat for 10 minutes, or until carrots and other vegetables are soft. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Step 4	Blend the soup with a hand blender or in a blender until smooth. Reheat in a clean pan, stirring in the crème fraîche just before serving.
Step 5	Serve in warm bowls with croutons. (Add an extra 15 calories per person for the croutons)

Weekly Meal Plan, 5:2 Diet Recipes and Curried Carrot Soup (85 calories)

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Meal Planning Monday, 5:2 Diet Fast Days and Pesto Pasta with Parmesan Recipe (310 calories)

The Fast Diet, Meal Planning Monday and Tiger Prawn Curry with Basmati Rice (5:2 Diet) Recipe

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Weekly Meal Plan, 5:2 Diet Recipes and Curried Carrot Soup (85 calories) (2024)